Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is an easy skillet dinner made with tender, golden chicken cutlets and a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce. The chicken is seared until golden, then the same skillet is used to make a creamy sauce with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of cream. Everything comes together in about 30 minutes, making this a great dinner when you want something comforting without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 4-6 ounce boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in half horizontally
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large shallot, sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese + more for serving
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
- Cut the chicken in half horizontally to create two cutlets. Season with paprika and salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook on each side for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the butter to the pan along with the shallot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes then add the garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the flour and stir in the butter mixture to cook the flour for a minute which will remove the raw taste.
- Turn the heat to low and slowly add the cream to the mixture and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. The cream will start to thicken and form a sauce. Add the parmesan cheese to the sauce to make it extra creamy. Slowly add chicken broth until you reach the right consistency.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes.