Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for a comforting skillet meal with big flavor.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter (plus more if needed)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits.
Stir in cream and Parmesan; simmer until smooth and slightly thickened.
Return chicken to pan and simmer 3–5 minutes.
Add lemon juice (if using) and garnish with parsley. Serve hot
Add mushrooms or spinach for variation.
Store leftovers for 3 days; reheat gently with broth.
Swap cream with dairy-free alternatives if needed.