Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
One skillet, 30 minutes, zero leftovers. 😍 This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is golden seared chicken in a sauce that’s honestly unreal.
The chicken gets seasoned with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and seared until golden. Then garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream and Parmesan make a creamy sauce right in the same pan, and baby spinach wilts in at the end.
Serve it over pasta or rice and watch it disappear.
Why You’ll Love It
- One skillet. Everything happens in the same pan.
- That sauce. Garlic, cream and Parmesan. Need I say more?
- Weeknight easy. She says 30 minutes start to finish.
- Sneaks in greens. Baby spinach wilts right into the sauce.
- Serves 4. Just right for a family dinner.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: Pat them dry so they sear golden.
- Salt, pepper and Italian seasoning: For seasoning the chicken.
- Garlic and chicken broth: The start of the pan sauce.
- Heavy cream and Parmesan: Simmered until creamy and a little thick.
- Baby spinach and parsley: Spinach goes in the sauce; parsley on top.
You’ll find the exact amounts and steps in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make It
Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Sear it in olive oil in a large skillet until it’s golden and cooked through, then move it to a plate. In the same skillet, cook the garlic for a few seconds and pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan and let it simmer until it thickens a little. Stir in the spinach until it wilts, put the chicken back in, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with parsley. Serve it over pasta or rice.
Tips for the Best Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Pat the chicken dry. Dry chicken browns better.
- Check the temperature. Cook the chicken to 165°F.
- Scrape up the browned bits. They add so much flavor to the sauce.
- Don’t rush the sauce. Let it simmer a couple of minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Pick your side. Pasta or rice both soak up the sauce.
Pasta or rice under this, what’s your pick? 🍝
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat chicken dry; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over top. Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta or rice!
Notes
- Cook the chicken to 165°F.
- Serve over pasta or rice.
