Description
Tender pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for family dinners and easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 cups spinach optional
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced optional
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in skillet and sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side.
3. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. Melt butter and sauté onion until softened.
5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape skillet.
7. Whisk in heavy cream and cream cheese.
8. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
9. Add mushrooms and spinach if using.
10. Return chicken to skillet.
11. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
12. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best texture.
- Add extra broth when reheating leftovers.
- Serve with pasta, rice or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Garlic Chicken for Family Dinners, creamy garlic chicken, one pan chicken dinner