Garlic and parmesan are a match made in heaven. I’m addicted to garlic. I love the smell and flavor of garlic simmering in olive oil or butter. There really is no better aroma or flavor. Add parmesan to the fragrant garlic and you’ve got yourself a flavor combo that is out of this world.
This quick and tasty garlic and parmesan chicken is super easy to make so it’s great for busy weeknights when you just need to whip up something fast. It’s all made in one pan in under 20 minutes. The chicken is first cooked in olive oil and seasoned with just salt and pepper. After the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pan and add some minced garlic to the same pan. Cook the garlic for no more than 30 seconds just to until it begins to turn golden.
The next step is adding the cream, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. I used light cream but heavy cream will work too! If you’re a fan of spinach like we are, toss in a cup of chopped spinach at this point! Simmer the sauce for a few minutes then return the chicken to the pan. Enjoy this creamy chicken on pasta or with a side of veggies!
Ingredients
- 4 small-medium chicken breasts or 2 large halved
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoons Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup spinach chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet or pan. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5-6 minute per side or until the outside is golden and the chicken is cooked through (cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts).
- Remove chicken from the pan, reduce heat to low-medium, and add garlic; stir for 30 seconds. Add the cream, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Stir in 1 cup of chopped spinach if desired. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer for another minute then turn off heat. Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve with pasta or veggies.
I love this quick and easy, healthy recipe. I tried it and it was delicious. Thank you for sharing.
This was so good and easy to make! I didn’t add the Italian seasonings and used Heavy cream because that is what I had in the refrigerator after making Penne ala Vodka. I will definitely make it again but use light cream because I found the sauce to be too rich for me and I will also add mushrooms.
This recipe came out amazing 5stars all the way. I ended up halving larger chicken breasts, and had absolutely no problem there. I used a cast iron pan. They cooked perfectly and super tender, full of flavor. I wouldn’t change a thing to this recipe.
This is absolutely amazing! I couldn’t get enough of it. Shared it with my mother and sister. No joke. This will be in my recipe book forever more. Only thing is that I added onion and tomatoes because they’re favorites of mine. Lol
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Family all love it! We serve with crispy potatoes and broccoli.
Just wish I knew the calories in each portion.
Just made this a few minutes ago. Turned out great!!! Husband went back for seconds!!
We love this recipe ! Comes together fast and it’s delicious
I love this recipe. I added mushrooms and red roasted peppers. I also cut up the chicken in bite size pieces and mixed it in with the sauce. Very delicious.
This was delicious and VERY easy to make. We made it exactly as stated! I would make this if you have not yet. We served it over fettuccine noodles. Will definetely make this one again!
I made just the sauce and it was great!
This is such a great and easy recipe! It’s so easy and delicious that I showed my daughter how to make it, and even she (who cannot boil water — lol) can do it! Question: what do you think about making it in a crock pot? Would it be OK?
Excellent recipe! I added mushrooms and some lemon juice to the cream sauce. My husband and son ate seconds. Definitely a new one for my rotation.
Super delicious! I added a can of white beans and extra spinach and it was a one-dish meal. Will definitely make again!
Outstanding, quick and easy meal! Even my picky eater loved it! Will definitely make again!
The flavor of this dish is very good. The next time I make it, I will cook the chicken for longer so it is more tender
I agree – chicken Is not really cooked in this short time unless the breasts are sliced horizontally. I also add more of all the sauce ingredients, as it is such a simple, great tasting sauce.
hey thank you for putting this recipe out. i’m 15 and my sister is 13 and this helped us make a dinner for our family because my parents have covid. this meal was delicious, Thank you!
You’re an awesome kid!
Great recipe! But how do you get the sauce to stay white? It eventually turns kinda brown by the time I’m finished. Possibly due to the oil? Do you transfer the chicken to a new pan after you cook the chicken and before you add the cream?
cook the chicken and then take the chicken out of the pan and put it on a plate and then wash the pan and then make your sauce then put chicken back in. the Browing is from the oil. hope this helps. good luck!
How long before I can cook is I’d like to cook it a couple of hours before hand could I do that and I’m doing it for six people
How long before I could make this dish can you make it earlier and I am making for six
I loved how fast and easy it was to make ! Especially being. First time mommy and a being a busy wife , I loved the sauce so much I poured it all over my plate . My husband loved how light it was as well , it’s not over powering, it’s not heavy in my stomach.
I love love love this recipe!
thanks it’s good my family enjoys it.
wow okay you sure
yes b****
Absolutely fantastic! Will definitely be making this again and again!
I love it mine is turning out really good
I just made this wonderful simple chicken recipe! It was so delicious and I can hardly wait to make it again.
I was wondering if you think adding some fresh mushrooms mihht work here. Not that it needs anything extra. I made it the way the recipe said and I can hardly wait to tuck into the left overs. Thanks so much.
I tried it with fresh mushrooms! It is delicious! Instead of spinach I use broccoli coking both with the chicken! Poured it all over the chicken and a baked potato! YUMMY! Will make it for company! So easy!!
Can this be made and freezed for later?
I don’t recommend feezing creamy sauces as they may split when reheating but it does hold up well in the fridge.
I’m not commenting on the recipes. I’m trying to find out how long this chicken stays okay to eat .. good.. in the fridge.
i can’t find any information regarding this anyplace. Can you help please.
I go with five days as long as i looks and smells fine. The USDA or FDA says a week.
my sauce is curdled. Can I correct it
You would need to use an immersion blender to blend until smooth!
I have made this recipe MANY times. It is one of my go-to’s! Very delcious.
Can’t wait to try this tonight!
Easy recipe to make. I decided to deglaze the pan after cooking the chicken with 1/4 c. chicken stock and reduced to half. I wasnt sure if the cream would be able to loosen the good bits. I think that 1 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning is way too much. It took quite awhile for the dried herbs to soften and it has a very strong tasting. Next time make the dish, I’m going to use 1 teaspoon and add more if needed.
so rich creamy and delicious. I mixed in some ratatouille I had made the night before instead of spinach, used egg noodles and chicken tenders. just wow, and so easy and quick. I loved that I could easily downsize the recipe for 1 or 2.
Make extra sauce,, it’s so good, you’ll want more!!
Can’t wait to make it again!
Five stars! The only thing I did different was made 3x the sauce to add over my pasta and made it a pasta dish. Thank you so much!
Do you happen to have the nutritional chart for this meal?
Could I make this with a bachemel instead of the cream?
Omg! Cooking this tonight, and my mouth is watering, ready for it to be done!! I changed things up a bit.. as i have such a large family.. i made it all on the stove, but poured it over my chicken in a baking dish and popped that in the oven. It toasted the cheese a bit.. mm mmm good!! Lol!!
this is so good pure comfort food and my grand daughter loves it too thank you!
Really nice dish–the whole family enjoyed it.
Amazing recipe! So simple yet so effective. One of mine and my boyfriends favs!
Such a delicious recipe. The whole family loved it!
I love your recipes….I have tried three of the above and they were all fantastic….I am very impressed. Thank you
Great to hear!