Quick and Easy Chicken in Cream Sauce
Experience the perfect weeknight dinner with this Quick and Easy Chicken in Cream Sauce—a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines tender, golden-browned chicken breasts with a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is a seamless blend of simplicity and indulgence, offering a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy to whip up at home. The creamy sauce pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or vegetables, making it a versatile recipe sure to satisfy any appetite. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor, this comforting chicken dish is destined to become your go-to for family dinners or entertaining guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, whisking until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the dried Italian seasoning and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let the chicken warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve the chicken with the cream sauce over rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.3 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.2 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 1681 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 77.8 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 12% | |
*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.
