Creamy Chicken Breasts
Indulge in the savory decadence of Creamy Chicken Breasts, a quick and satisfying dinner recipe that’s loaded with flavor and perfect for any night of the week. This dish features perfectly seasoned chicken breasts seared to golden perfection before simmering in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. With a rich blend of melted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan, this sauce boasts deep, comforting flavors complemented by the brightness of optional parsley garnish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties. Serve it over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables to soak up every last drop of the velvety sauce. Perfectly indulgent comfort food never looked so good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium-low, add the butter to the same skillet, and let it melt.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze, releasing any flavorful browned bits.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to slightly thicken.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir well until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and let them simmer in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired. Serve the creamy chicken breasts with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.9 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.2 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 914 mg | 305% | |
| Sodium | 4190 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 234.1 g | 468% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
