Skillet Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Sauce
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Prepare juicy chicken breasts topped with Parmesan cheese and coated in a rich, homemade garlic sauce using a single skillet.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon some sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier topping, place the skillet under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent the cheese from burning.
- If you prefer a tangier sauce, substitute 1/4 cup of the chicken broth with dry white wine.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting quality and flavor in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 140