Creamy Parmesan Chicken Skillet (Print Format)
Tender chicken breasts with creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, made in 30 minutes for a quick and flavorful dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 -
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
03 -
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
04 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
06 -
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
07 -
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
08 -
1/2 cup heavy cream
09 -
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
10 -
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
11 -
Fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
02 -
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet spaced apart and sear until golden, approximately 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 -
In the same skillet, add minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04 -
Add chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and grated Parmesan. Season lightly with salt, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a simmer.
05 -
Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them in the sauce. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 -
Remove from oven; garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes as desired.
# Tips:
01 -
Pat chicken dry before searing to ensure a golden crust. Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal flavor. If a cast-iron skillet is unavailable, transfer contents to an oven-safe dish before baking.