Description
🍗✨ Indulge in this creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken, packed with rich flavors from buttery garlic, parmesan, and a luscious cream sauce—ready in just 30 minutes! ✨🧄
🧀🥘 Perfect for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or veggies for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home! 🥔🌿
Ingredients
Chicken breasts (cut lengthwise)
Salt
Black pepper
Paprika
Butter
Garlic (minced)
Heavy cream
Parmesan cheese (grated)
Lemon juice
Chicken stock (or white wine)
Dried or fresh thyme
Optional: Flour or breadcrumbs (for breading)
Optional: Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise to create thinner pieces.
2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter in it.
4. Sear the chicken in the butter, cooking for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
6. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
7. Pour in chicken stock and let it simmer for a minute to deglaze the pan.
8. Add heavy cream and stir to combine.
9. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and mix well.
10. Sprinkle in thyme and stir to incorporate.
11. Gradually add grated parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted.
12. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat it with the creamy sauce.
13. Let it simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
14. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
15. Garnish with fresh parsley or additional thyme for extra flavor.
16. Serve hot with sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine or chicken broth before adding the heavy cream.
For a crispy texture, consider coating the chicken with a light parmesan and breadcrumb mixture before searing.
Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms to the sauce for a delicious twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American