Craving a delicious, creamy chicken dinner but short on time? This easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 40 minutes, this flavorful one-pan meal will become a favorite!
A Creamy, Comforting Chicken Dish
If you need a no-fuss dinner that still feels like a cozy, comforting homemade meal, this creamy parmesan chicken delivers. The ingredients come together quickly for chicken that is juicy and full of flavor, napped in an utterly addicting creamy garlic sauce. With crispy golden chicken smothered in rich, cheesy Parmesan sauce, it’s pure comfort food happiness.
Simple Yet Satisfying Flavors
Part of what makes this such an easy chicken dinner is that it packs so much flavor from just a few simple ingredients. Good-quality butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, and heavy cream make a fast sauce that clings lusciously to every bite. Served over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the dreamy creamy sauce, this chicken offers maximum comfort and satisfaction without much effort at all.
Easy To Make, Easy To Love
From start to finish in just 40 minutes, this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken comes together quickly enough for even the busiest weeknight dinner rush. Slice chicken breasts in half to reduce cooking time, then cook in a skillet until lightly browned. Make an easy garlic-Parmesan pan sauce right in the same skillet, then nestle the chicken right back into the sauce to finish cooking. One pan, big flavor payoff!
With its speedy prep time, short ingredient list, and hugely satisfying results, this creamy chicken recipe will fast become a favorite that you rely on anytime you need a fuss-free, family-friendly dinner option. It truly is easy to make and even easier to love. Just ask the millions who have made Creamy Parmesan Chicken a top recipe on cooking sites and blogs!
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), pounded to an even thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine optional
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper until about 1⁄2-inch thickness.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture on both sides, evenly coating them. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Cook chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt the butter in the pan. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Let cook 1 minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, then pour in the heavy cream. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add in the Parmesan cheese and whisk vigorously until the cheese has fully melted into the sauce.
- Add the cooked chicken breasts back into the pan and turn to coat both sides in the creamy Parmesan sauce.
- When chicken is fully heated through, remove pan from heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes!
