Garlic Parmesan Chicken
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken breast recipe is a quick weeknight meal that feels like a restaurant-quality dish! Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, risotto, or pasta for a complete meal.
Servings 4
Equipment
- Microplane optional
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablesooon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped optional
Instructions
- For a more even (and faster) cook, slice the chicken breasts lengthwise in half. Season with salt and pepper.2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Once hot, add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until searched and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Return the skillet to the burner. Add the butter and garlic. Cook 1-2 minutes until you start to smell the garlic and it's lightly golden brown.3 cloves garlic minced, 1 tablesooon butter
- Whisk in the flour and cook 1-2 minutes to start the roux, then whisk in the white wine (or chicken stock) to create the sauce.1 tablespoon flour, ½ cup dry white wine
- Once the roux and wine is well mixed, drizzle in the heavy cream, and add the seasonings and honey, whiskly constantly.1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- When the cream sauce is hot and starts to thicken, sprinkle in the cheese a little at a time, whisking in between to help it melt and distribute throughout the sauce evenly.½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and additional cheese if desired.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
This chicken is incredible with mashed potatoes, white or brown rice, parmesan risotto, orzo, or other pasta.
Skip extra pans and mix sliced mushrooms, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, petite baby peas, or chopped spinach into the sauce.
Storage
To Store: Leftover Garlic Parmesan Chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals until heated throughout.
I do not recommend freezing this recipe, as cream sauces don't often freeze and thaw well.