Creamy Garlic Chicken (One-Pan, Rich & Easy Weeknight Dinner)
This Creamy Garlic Chicken is a rich, savory skillet dish with tender seared chicken in a velvety garlic-parmesan cream sauce. One pan, 30 minutes, pure comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter
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6–8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or thyme
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 min per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
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Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in broth, scraping up brown bits. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in cream and parmesan. Simmer gently until sauce thickens.
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Return chicken to pan. Simmer 3–4 minutes to warm through.
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Garnish with parsley. Serve hot with your favorite sides.