Description
A creamy, garlicky, and cheesy chicken skillet dish that is quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Add the remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Once melted, sauté the minced garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan, herbs, and red pepper flakes if using, until the cheese melts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
Ensure chicken is dry before cooking for better browning. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, skillet, garlic, parmesan, easy recipe, quick dinner, creamy sauce