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One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken

One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken

This One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, cheesy sauce perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Return the chicken breasts to the pan and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve this dish over cooked pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce can brighten the flavors.