One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken
This one-pan creamy garlic butter Parmesan chicken is a quick, comforting dinner ready in 30 minutes. Juicy chicken breasts simmer in a rich garlic cream sauce with Parmesan for an easy weeknight meal that tastes restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic minced
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chicken broth
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits.
- Lower heat, stir in Parmesan until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for juicier meat.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter sauce.
- Substitute shrimp for a seafood version.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated.