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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet is a rich one pan dinner with tender chicken in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter, then sauté the garlic until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let it simmer gently.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
  7. Let it simmer for a few minutes so the flavors blend and the sauce thickens.
  8. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smooth texture.
Keep the heat at medium or low when making the sauce to prevent curdling.
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure proper browning.
Let the sauce simmer gently instead of boiling to maintain its creamy consistency.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or milk to loosen it.
Cut chicken into even pieces for consistent cooking.
Stir continuously when adding cheese to avoid clumps.