Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This garlic parmesan chicken recipe is a must-try for any food lover. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps in this one pot meal, you can create satisfying dinner in no time. Give this easy dinner recipe a try and impress your family!

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Garlic parmesan chicken is the creamy, one skillet dish you’ve been looking for! Serve it over some pasta or mashed potatoes for the coziest weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy. I love this dish because it’s simply just pan-seared chicken drenched in a quick, garlic parmesan pan sauce.

I just toss some garlic bread into the air fryer, and maybe even make some air fryer asparagus, and then dinner is ready to go. Recipes like this are always a win for me! It’s a hearty, cozy and comforting meal that even picky eaters will love. A creamy, cheesy, flavorful sauce like this is just the thing that chicken needs!

Why You’ll Love Garlic Parmesan Chicken

• This meal is perfect for weeknight meals. It comes together really quickly and makes plenty of hearty servings!
• Garlic parmesan chicken is a great meal prep option. You can store in the fridge for a few days and easily reheat on the stovetop.
• Make this recipe in just one skillet. Clean-up is super quick and then you can be on with your evening.

Ingredients for Garlic Parmesan Chicken

• Chicken breasts – You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs in place of boneless skinless chicken breasts if you prefer!
• Heavy cream – Make a smooth and creamy garlic parmesan sauce with some heavy cream. Whole milk is a good swap if you don’t have cream on hand.
• Chicken broth – This will help thin out the sauce a bit and also add rich flavor!
• Minced garlic – Freshly minced garlic is the best way to add extra flavor to your garlic parmesan chicken.
• Oil – Use a little bit of high heat oil to sear each of the chicken breasts and lock in the juices of your chicken, helping to make it melt-in-your-mouth tender.
• Parmesan cheese – For best results, grate your own fresh parmesan cheese instead of buying pre-shredded.
• Butter – I like to use both butter and oil when searing the chicken!
• Flour – You’ll need some flour to make a roux for your garlic parmesan sauce. It will help thicken the sauce!
• Parsley – Chop up some fresh parsley to use as a garnish. The perfect finishing touch!
• Seasonings – This combo of simple seasonings is all that you need to bring out the flavors of this dish:
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • oregano
  • garlic powder

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken

1. Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so that you have 4 thinner pieces. Then season those pieces on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Add the olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat, and let the pan heat up for a few minutes until butter is melted.
3. Once heated, add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until it’s nicely seared and cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Turn off the heat, and then transfer chicken to a plate and loosely tent it with foil to keep it warm. Turn the heat back on to medium-high and sprinkle in the flour, oregano, and garlic to the skillet. Let it cook for about a minute or so, stirring often.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and whisk it until the flour has dissolved and the liquid has reduced by half.
6. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens a little, 6-7 minutes. Then stir in the parmesan until it has melted into the sauce.
7. Add the chicken back to the skillet, along with any juices from the plate, and spoon some sauce over top. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm the chicken back up. Sprinkle the parsley over top.
8. Let rest 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

How to Store Garlic Parmesan Chicken

For best results, allow your leftover garlic and parmesan chicken to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can freeze if you’d like, but cream based sauces often don’t thaw and reheat well. So I recommend using the fridge for storage as much as possible!

Can I make this recipe with frozen chicken breast?

You can, but you’ll need to allow the chicken to thaw first. This recipe does best with chicken that has been trimmed into even thickness, so thawing frozen chicken will be best!

What to Serve with Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Serve your creamy garlic parmesan chicken on top of a bed of noodles or rice for a super cozy meal. You can serve it as just a plain protein though, if you prefer! For some yummy sides, serve it with green beans with bacon or some roasted broccoli.

Creamy mashed potatoes are also a tasty side dish! You can also make some homemade breadsticks or even fluffy biscuits to serve as a side.

Make this juicy and creamy garlic parmesan chicken recipe for dinner tonight! You definitely won’t regret it.

More Chicken Dinner Recipes!

• This easy No Peek Chicken is another favorite dinner recipe of mine. Super simple to make too!
• If you want a restaurant quality dish, try Chicken Piccata. The tangy lemon butter sauce and capers make it feel fancy!
• Make some Chicken Spaghetti whenever you’re craving a classic comfort food.
• Blackened Chicken is really versatile and can be served so many different ways.

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Garlic Chicken Parmesan

This garlic parmesan chicken recipe is one you’ve got to try! With just a few basic ingredients and simple steps, you’ll have a delicious one-pot meal ready in no time.

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:30 minutes mins

Resting Time:2 minutes mins

Total:42 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon butter
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon flour
• ▢ ½ teaspoon oregano
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ ½ cup chicken broth
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream
• ▢ 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

• Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner pieces. Season them on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Add the olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat, and let the pan heat up for a few minutes until butter is melted.
• Add the chicken to the pan and cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes a side or until it's nicely seared and cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer chicken to a plate and loosely tent it with foil to keep it warm (turn off the heat while doing this step).
• Turn the heat back on to medium-high and sprinkle in the flour, oregano, and garlic to the skillet. Let it cook for about a minute or so, stirring often.
• Pour in the chicken broth and whisk it until the flour has dissolved and the liquid has reduced by half.
• Reduce heat to medium and Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens a little, 6-7 minutes.
• Stir in the parmesan until it has melted into the sauce.
• Add the chicken back to the skillet (and any juices from the plate) and spoon some sauce over top. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm the chicken back up. Sprinkle the parsley over top.
• Let rest 2 minutes before serving.

Tips

For best results, allow your leftover garlic and parmesan chicken to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can freeze if you’d like, but cream based sauces often don’t thaw and reheat well. So I recommend using the fridge for storage as much as possible!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 507kcal (25%), Carbohydrates: 8g (3%), Protein: 34g (68%), Fat: 38g (58%), Saturated Fat: 21g (131%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 169mg (56%), Sodium: 1008mg (44%), Potassium: 554mg (16%), Fiber: 0.3g (1%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 1303IU (26%), Vitamin C: 4mg (5%), Calcium: 279mg (28%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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