Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet with Parmesan Sauce is a rich and comforting one pan dinner made with tender pan seared chicken breasts simmered in a smooth garlic cream sauce and finished with melted parmesan style cheese. This recipe is designed for busy weeknights but delivers restaurant quality flavor using simple ingredients and straightforward cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced lengthwise into cutlets
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Garlic powder
Olive oil
Unsalted butter
Fresh garlic cloves finely minced
All purpose flour
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Grated parmesan style cheese made with vegetarian rennet such as Cabot Premium Parmesan or Tillamook Shredded Parmesan
Fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into thinner cutlets and season both sides with salt pepper and garlic powder
2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and butter allowing it to melt and heat until shimmering
3. Place the chicken cutlets into the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through then transfer to a plate and keep warm
4. Reduce heat slightly and add the minced garlic to the skillet stirring constantly until fragrant
5. Sprinkle flour into the skillet and stir well allowing it to cook briefly to remove the raw flour taste
6. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously until smooth and slightly reduced
7. Add the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently until thickened to a silky consistency
8. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated parmesan style cheese until fully melted and smooth
9. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top
10. Adjust seasoning if needed and finish with fresh parsley before serving
Notes
Use an instant read thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit
Avoid high heat once the cream is added to prevent the sauce from separating
Freshly grated parmesan style cheese melts more smoothly than pre shredded varieties
If the sauce becomes too thick add a small splash of warm broth or cream to loosen it
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American