Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a simple skillet dinner with pan seared chicken in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce, finished with bacon and parsley if you like.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken breast recipe, creamy chicken, creamy garlic parmesan chicken

Servings:

Calories: 567kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

Chicken

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups chicken broth low sodium
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Optional Finish

½ cup bacon bits
fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

Season the sliced chicken with 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Sprinkle 1½ tablespoons flour over the butter and garlic. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in 1½ cups chicken broth, whisking as you go to keep the sauce smooth. Let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in ½ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
Add 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Let everything simmer together for 5 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Sprinkle with bacon bits if using, and finish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Slice the chicken thin so it cooks evenly and stays tender.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Keep the heat low once the cream and cheese go in to prevent the sauce from breaking.
If the sauce thickens too much, add a small splash of chicken broth to loosen it.
Bacon is optional, but it adds a nice salty bite if you use it.

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