Creamy Garlic Chicken for Busy Weeknights
Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and simmered in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce. A one-skillet dinner that’s comforting, elegant, and ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
For the Sauce:
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and lightly flour the chicken.
- Sear in oil and 1 tbsp butter until golden and cooked through. Remove.
- Sauté garlic in remaining butter for 1 minute.
- Add broth, then stir in cream, cheese, and seasoning. Simmer to thicken.
- Return chicken and simmer 2–3 mins. Garnish with parsley.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- Add spinach or mushrooms if desired.
- Thin the sauce with extra broth if needed.
- Reheats well for leftovers.