Creamy Skillet Chicken
Indulge in the comfort of Creamy Skillet Chicken, a one-pan recipe that brings rich and flavorful elegance to your dinner table in just 35 minutes. Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic, paprika, and a bright splash of lemon juice for a perfectly balanced flavor. This dish is a breeze to make, using simple ingredients like heavy cream, chicken broth, and fresh parsley to create a restaurant-worthy meal at home. Perfectly paired with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables, this versatile recipe is ideal for both busy weeknights and intimate gatherings. Rich, creamy, and irresistibly satisfying, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze the pan, incorporating any browned bits for added flavor.
Simmer the chicken broth for 2 minutes and then reduce the heat to low.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisking until the cheese has completely melted into the sauce.
Add the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken and allowing it to warm through for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. Pair with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.5 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.4 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 974 mg | 325% | |
| Sodium | 4882 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 252.9 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1036 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2207 mg | 47% | |
*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.
