Description
Succulent chicken embraces rich garlic parmesan flavors in this mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired dish. Crispy, golden exterior gives way to juicy, tender meat that promises pure culinary comfort with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and ripples.
- Generously coat chicken with salt and pepper, then sear each side until a rich golden-brown crust develops, approximately 5-6 minutes per surface.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, preserving the flavorful pan remnants.
- Reduce heat and quickly toast minced garlic for 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without burning.
- Create a luxurious sauce by whisking heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese until silky and uniform.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning into the sauce, allowing it to gently simmer and slightly condense.
- Carefully nestle seared chicken back into the skillet, cascading the creamy sauce over each piece.
- Cover and allow chicken to finish cooking, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F, which typically takes 5-7 minutes.
- Scatter freshly chopped parsley across the dish for a vibrant finish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose bone-in or boneless chicken breasts for varied texture and cooking times, ensuring even golden-brown searing.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Reduce heavy cream with low-fat milk or coconut milk for a lighter, healthier version without compromising creamy richness.
- Add red pepper flakes for subtle heat or swap Italian seasoning with herbs like thyme or rosemary for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg