A comforting one-skillet chicken dish with a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Simple to make, full of flavor, and perfect for any night of the week.
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 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly 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 olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high.
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Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
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Reduce heat, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 1–2 minutes.
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Add chicken broth to deglaze, simmer for 1 minute.
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Stir in cream and simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
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Gradually add Parmesan, stirring until smooth.
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Return chicken to skillet and simmer 3–4 minutes.
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Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes if using. Serve hot.