A rich, creamy chicken skillet with tender pan-seared chicken smothered in a garlic-Parmesan sauce. A comforting meal ready in one pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup baby spinach (optional)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high.
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Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
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Lower heat, add remaining butter and garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in broth, scraping the pan to deglaze. Simmer 1 minute.
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Add cream and stir, cooking 2–3 minutes to thicken.
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Stir in Parmesan until smooth and fully melted.
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Return chicken to the skillet and simmer 3–4 minutes.
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Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes, stir until wilted or warmed. Serve immediately.