Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken!

Yum, Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken already sounds like a total comfort food classic! Want me to write up a full recipe for it? Here’s a tasty version you can make in one pan—easy, rich, and super satisfying:

🍗 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

A rich, flavorful chicken dish that comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or indulgent weekends.

🛒 Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if preferred)

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tsp paprika (optional, for extra color)

2 tbsp olive oil

3–4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup chicken broth

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano, thyme, and basil)

1 tbsp butter (optional for extra richness)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🔪 Instructions:

Season the Chicken:
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Sear the Chicken:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

Make the Garlic Cream Sauce:
In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

Add Cream & Cheese:
Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and butter. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3–5 minutes).

Bring It Together:
Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and simmer for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through.

Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot—over pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or with roasted veggies.

📝 Tips:

Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for an extra layer of flavor.

For a lighter version, swap out heavy cream for half-and-half and use low-fat Parmesan.