Creamy Parmesan Chicken
I threw this together one night when I was craving some chicken parmesan but didn’t feel like the hassle of making it from scratch. It turned out so well that I’ve been making it again and again, and now you will too!
Tips for the Recipe
You will need 3 chicken breasts for this recipe. Chicken is a good source of protein and vitamin B12, so it’s a great choice for anyone who wants to add more protein to his or her diet.
Seasoning is the key to any good chicken dish. Chicken needs salt and pepper, but you can add other seasonings as well if you like. If there’s one thing I know about cooking, it’s this: salt and pepper are the two most important seasonings for chicken. If something tastes bland, just add some salt and pepper; it will probably taste much better!
Seasoning is the key to any good chicken dish. Chicken needs salt and pepper, but you can add other seasonings as well if you like. If there’s one thing I know about cooking, it’s this: salt and pepper are the two most important seasonings for chicken. If something tastes bland, just add some salt and pepper; it will probably taste much better!
This recipe uses freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a good quality one will make all the difference. If you don’t have access to fresh Parmesan, go ahead and use the pre-grated stuff that comes in bags. Just keep in mind that it won’t be as flavorful or creamy as freshly grated cheese.
- Look for sun-dried tomatoes that are packed in oil and have no added ingredients, such as garlic or herbs.
- Store them in a cool place in an airtight container.
- Sun-dried tomatoes are best used within six months of purchase, but they can be refrigerated up to a year if necessary.
This is a great herb to use in chicken dishes, as it works well with almost any type of food. It’s also easy to find since there are plenty of frozen soups that include it as an ingredient.
If you’re using fresh thyme, make sure your chicken breasts are room temperature before adding them to the pan so they don’t tear or brown too quickly.
To add some color and flavor to this dish, consider garnishing the chicken with basil leaves. Basil is a versatile herb that can be used in salads, soups, stews and even desserts. It’s easy to grow at home too!
Cream is a dairy product that can be used in cooking to add richness and fat. It’s most often used in sauces, soups and desserts but is also an excellent way to add richness to a meal.
This is an incredibly easy creamy parmesan chicken recipe that comes together quickly and tastes like comfort food.
This is one of the most popular recipes around my house. It’s a family favorite, and a great way to use leftover chicken too!
This recipe comes together quickly and is so incredibly easy to make. The creamy sauce coats the chicken in rich flavor that will have you licking your fingers (or licking them for you if you’re not careful). This recipe makes enough for two generous servings or four smaller portions.
This is a quick and tasty dish that is easy to make! You can serve it with just about anything.
Creamy Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tsp thyme
- basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Liberally season each chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add chicken to skillet. Sear 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and sear on other side 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove seared chicken from skillet and set aside. Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in broth and heavy cream, then slowly add grated parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, and thyme.
- Bring mixture to simmer, then return chicken breasts to skillet. Quickly flip chicken a time or two to coat in sauce, then transfer entire skillet to oven.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165° Fahrenheit.
- Remove chicken from skillet and plate with desired sides. Spoon additional sauce from skillet over chicken, garnish with chiffonaded basil, and serve immediately.
