Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken: The Best Comfort Dish
A delightful and indulgent dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook each side for about 5-6 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat it with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or bread to soak up the sauce.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in garlic and herbs beforehand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg