If you love a decadent yet comforting chicken dinner, this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is a must-try. The sauce is the perfect thick and creamy consistency with tons of sharp flavor from the garlic and grated Parmesan. It goes amazingly with pasta, vegetables, and more!
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Main Dish
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- 🍴 Servings: 4
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Rich, garlicky, and savory with a silky Parmesan cream sauce and tender chicken.
- 🍚 Best Served With: Pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies to soak up the sauce.
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, prep or cook ahead and reheat gently on the stove; add a splash of cream if sauce thickens.
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I like how I can use this recipe to create different meals. The Parmesan cream sauce for the chicken is great for other things, too. This allows you to repeat this recipe without feeling like you're eating the same thing over and over, so you can still enjoy it.
Some other delicious Parmesan garlic recipes include garlic parmesan turkey meatballs and air fryer garlic parmesan wings.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's ready in less than 30 minutes: If you want a fast recipe, this one is certainly a great contender, as it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and cook the garlic parmesan chicken breast.
- It's versatile: You can personalize this recipe in several ways and pair it with any side dish you want.
- It's easy to make: This creamy parmesan garlic chicken is simple to make as well. The steps are short and easy to follow.
Ingredients
Here are the most important components of this creamy parmesan chicken recipe. This includes, of course, the chicken and the main ingredients of the creamy sauce.
- Chicken breasts: I like to use boneless chicken breasts, but chicken thighs work as well. Just keep in mind that they take a little longer to cook through.
- Cream of chicken soup: This adds a creamy consistency to the sauce that pairs well with the other ingredients. I like to call it a shortcut because it also provides flavor!
- Better Than Bouillon: You may use the paste or the cubes. I prefer the low-sodium variety to prevent the sauce from becoming too salty. If you use the bouillon cubes, only 1-2 will be fine.
- Parmesan cheese: Ensure that you freshly grate the Parmesan cheese because the prepackaged variety contains anti-caking agents that prevent the cheese from sticking together, but also make it harder to melt evenly.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Spice it up: Add a little heat to your creamy chicken Parmesan by using red pepper flakes in the sauce or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- Add lemon and herbs: Finish your cream sauce with a squeeze of lemon juice and herbs like parsley and basil to give it some freshness.
- Add bacon: Stir in some chopped cooked bacon for smokiness and extra savoriness.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Instructions for making a successful, delicious creamy parmesan garlic chicken dinner. It's only a few steps, and then you get to devour it!
Step 1: Season and cook the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and then place them into a skillet over medium heat and cook them for 4 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
Step 2: Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Next, saute the garlic and add the bouillon, stock, cream, spices, and soup. Allow it to thicken to your desired consistency.
Step 3: Stir in the cheese. Now, you can stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Step 4: Return the chicken and serve. Once it's melted, place the chicken breasts back in the pan to gently warm them in the sauce, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Don't add cheese too early: I wait until the end to stir in the Parmesan cheese. Adding it too early can cause it to separate or curdle.
- Avoid microwaving leftovers: When reheating your creamy garlic chicken, I would avoid the microwave as it can further separate the sauce and make it greasy. Store the chicken and sauce separately, or reheat gently over low heat in a skillet.
- Watch the cream: After you add the heavy cream, watch the heat. You don't want it to boil because that can scorch the cream or cause it to curdle.
Another tasty, creamy parmesan chicken dish to try is crockpot garlic parmesan chicken pasta.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Place leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze the chicken separately from the sauce, if possible, to make reheating easier. Both can be frozen for 2-3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat the chicken and sauce in a skillet over medium-low heat for a few minutes. This reduces separation and curdling, which happens more often in the microwave.
Serving Suggestions
- If you're looking for a healthy side dish, I highly recommend roasted broccoli and carrots, and broiled asparagus.
- Pasta is classic, but this recipe also works beautifully with this spinach rice.
- Enjoy air fryer garlic bread or homemade dinner rolls to sop up the extra creamy garlic sauce.
Recipe FAQs
This is uncommon, but if you don't allow the sauce to cook and thicken long enough, it can be thin. If you want it to be even thicker, make a cornstarch slurry and stir it into the sauce mixture, and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
Overcooked chicken is hard to fix. I highly recommend that you use a meat thermometer if this is something you struggle with. Once the chicken reaches 155-160 degrees F, you can remove it and then finish cooking it in the sauce. It must reach 165 degrees F for food safety if you plan to keep it separate.
If you burn the garlic, it can take on a bitter flavor that will affect the entire recipe. Watch the heat when you add the garlic. It only needs to cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant, and then you can move on to the next step.
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Equipment
- skillet
- Knife
- Grater
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 chicken breasts halved
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken Better Than Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- To a skillet add the avocado oil over medium heat. Allow it to get hot for 2-3 minutes.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Saute for 4 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the juices run clear. You want an internal temperature of 165° F.
- Remove the chicken and set aside by placing a lid on top to keep the chicken warm.
- Turn the skillet to low to medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic. Stir for 1 minute
- Add the heavy cream, cream of chicken soup, chicken stock, Better than Bouillon, and the rest of the dried seasonings. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Add the parmesan cheese. Stir until combined.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet.
- Simmer to allow the chicken to heat through.
- Top the chicken with the sauce.
- Sprinkle the parsley on top.
Notes
- Watch the heat when you cook the garlic. Burning it or overbrowning it can give it a bitter taste.
- Avoid overcooking the chicken as it can become dry, even when in the sauce. Use a thermometer for best results!
- Keep an eye on the heavy cream once you add it to the skillet. If the heat is too high, it can burn or curdle.
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