Yesss Ashley!! 😍 Let’s talk about something cozy, creamy, cheesy, and full of garlic love — Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken 🧄🧀🍗 This is one of those dishes that has people licking the spoon before dinner is even served. Rich, flavorful, and ready to steal the show any day of the week!
🧄 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken 🍗✨
Juicy chicken swimming in a velvety garlic-parmesan cream sauce… what dreams are made of! 💭❤️
📝 Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 🍗
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 🧈
- 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine (optional, for extra flavor) 🍷
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color) 🌶
- Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
🍳 Instructions:
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika (optional for a golden glow ✨).
- Sear the chicken:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes per side depending on thickness). Remove and set aside. - Make the sauce:
In the same pan, add a touch more oil or butter if needed. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 min, don’t let it burn!). Add the chicken broth/wine (if using) and simmer for 2 minutes. - Creamy magic:
Pour in the heavy cream, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with Italian herbs. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and gets that creamy dreamy texture! 😍 - Bring it all together:
Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over, and let it simmer gently for another 5–6 minutes. - Garnish with fresh chopped parsley (and extra Parmesan, because YES). Serve hot!