Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken That's Incredibly Easy to Make

A quick and easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe that combines juicy chicken with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Breasts Pound to an even thickness.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing.
1 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavors.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds heat and depth.
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Aromatic herb blend.

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Butter For richness.
4 cloves Minced Garlic Fragrant heart of the sauce.
1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for freshness.

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to about ½ inch thickness, season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Add Flavor: Reduce heat, melt butter in the skillet, then sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan over the chicken, cover, and cook for 5 minutes for the cheese to melt.
Finish: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or a salad for a balanced meal.

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