🍗 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 smaller ones)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)
For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or more if you love garlic!)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp cream cheese (for extra richness)
- Fresh parsley or spinach (for garnish)
🔪 Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half horizontally to make cutlets. This helps them cook more evenly.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Let them rest for 10 minutes while you prep your sauce ingredients.
Step 2: Sear the Chicken
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F / 74°C).
- Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. If needed, add a touch more oil or butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom—this adds tons of flavor.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and (optionally) cream cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can adjust the consistency by adding more broth (to thin) or simmering longer (to thicken).
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