A rich, one-pan chicken dinner with tender pan-seared chicken in a smooth, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a simple but flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter, divided
6 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup 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 olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high.
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Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 1–2 minutes.
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Add chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Simmer briefly.
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Stir in heavy cream and cook 2–3 minutes to thicken.
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Slowly whisk in Parmesan until fully melted.
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Return chicken to pan and simmer 3–4 minutes.
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Stir in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes if using. Serve hot.