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Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan
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Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan
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Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan

Experience the best creamy chicken garlic parmesan recipe! This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, loaded with rich cheese flavor and ideal for meal prep. A viral recipe that's a true crowd-pleaser.
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#Garlic
#Dinner
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Sizzling chicken in a pan
Sizzling chicken in a pan

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
55g
Protein
15g
Carbs
40g
Fat
Creamy sauce simmering
Creamy sauce simmering

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breasts
    (thinly sliced or pounded)

    2 pieces (about 1.5 lbs)
  • Olive Oil
    (for searing)

    1 tablespoon
  • Butter
    (unsalted)

    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    4 cloves
  • Heavy Cream

    1.5 cups
  • Parmesan Cheese
    (freshly grated)

    1 cup
  • Fresh Spinach
    (packed)

    2 cups
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Black Pepper

    to taste
  • Italian Seasoning

    1 teaspoon
  • Paprika

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Chicken in creamy spinach sauce
Chicken in creamy spinach sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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    Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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    Ensure chicken is cooked through but not overcooked to keep it juicy.
  • 2

    Melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    Melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    Don't burn the garlic; it should just become fragrant.
  • 3

    Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce begins to thicken.
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    Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce begins to thicken.
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    Keep the heat on medium-low to prevent the cream from splitting.
  • 4

    Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the creamy sauce.
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    Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the creamy sauce.
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    Spinach wilts quickly; avoid overcooking to retain its nutrients and texture.
  • 5

    Let the dish simmer for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Great with pasta or rice.
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    Let the dish simmer for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Great with pasta or rice.
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    A sprinkle of fresh herbs can brighten the dish.
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