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Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Garlic Parmesan Chicken

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This Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is a quick, flavor-packed dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for weeknights and special occasions alike!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts – the juicy (tender base of the recipe)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic – delivers that unmistakable punch of flavor
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese – brings sharp (nutty richness to the creamy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil – helps sear the chicken beautifully
  • 2 tablespoons butter – adds depth and richness to the sauce
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper – essential to unlock flavor
  • Chopped fresh parsley – for garnish and a pop of color

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups chicken broth – deep (savory base)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream – smooth (rich texture)
  • ¾ cup white wine – brightens and deglazes
  • 3 tbsp flour – thickens to perfection
  • 3 tbsp butter – builds richness
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice – adds a fresh zing
  • 1 tsp honey – a touch of sweetness
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce – deep umami boost
  • 1 tsp mustard powder – subtle complexity
  • Dried herbs (oregano, basil, parsley – layered aroma and flavor)
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts – the juicy (tender base of the recipe)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic – delivers that unmistakable punch of flavor
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese – brings sharp (nutty richness to the creamy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil – helps sear the chicken beautifully
  • 2 tablespoons butter – adds depth and richness to the sauce
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper – essential to unlock flavor
  • Chopped fresh parsley – for garnish and a pop of color
  • 1¾ cups chicken broth – deep (savory base)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream – smooth (rich texture)
  • ¾ cup white wine – brightens and deglazes
  • 3 tbsp flour – thickens to perfection
  • 3 tbsp butter – builds richness
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice – adds a fresh zing
  • 1 tsp honey – a touch of sweetness
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce – deep umami boost
  • 1 tsp mustard powder – subtle complexity
  • Dried herbs (oregano, basil, parsley – layered aroma and flavor .)

Prep the Chicken

  • Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally (then pound to ½ inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.)

Sear the Chicken

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.

Make the Sauce

  • Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add butter and flour to create a roux. Stir in chicken broth (cream, wine, Worcestershire, mustard, honey, herbs, and simmer.)

Add Parmesan

  • Lower the heat (add Parmesan cheese, and finish with lemon juice. Stir until smooth.)

Combine & Simmer

  • Return chicken to the skillet. Coat with sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

Garnish & Serve

  • Top with chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite side dish.

Pro Tips for Perfect Sauce

  • Add garlic after the wine to avoid burning and bitterness.
  • Lower the heat before adding cream and cheese to prevent separation.
  • Remove from heat before stirring in Parmesan for smooth (lump-free sauce.)
  • Thin the sauce with a splash of broth or cream if it gets too thick.
  • Finish with lemon juice to balance the richness and brighten flavors.

Instructions

Prep the Chicken

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally, then pound to ½ inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.

Sear the Chicken

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.

Make the Sauce

  1. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add butter and flour to create a roux. Stir in chicken broth, cream, wine, Worcestershire, mustard, honey, herbs, and simmer.

Add Parmesan

  1. Lower the heat, add Parmesan cheese, and finish with lemon juice. Stir until smooth.

Combine & Simmer

  1. Return chicken to the skillet. Coat with sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

Garnish & Serve

  1. Top with chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite side dish.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories410 kcal
Fat26g
Saturated Fat10g
Protein36g
Carbohydrates5g
Fiber0.5g
Sugar1g
Sodium480mg
Cholesterol120mg
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American