Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (often made in a slow cooker or pan). Here is a full easy recipe you can follow. 🍗🧄🧀
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
🥣 Ingredients
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3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4–6 garlic cloves (minced)
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp paprika (optional)
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
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1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional garnish)
🍳 Instructions
1. Season the chicken
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Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Sear the chicken
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In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add chicken and cook 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden.
3. Make the sauce
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Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
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Add Italian seasoning and stir.
4. Add cheese
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Stir in Parmesan cheese slowly until melted.
5. Simmer
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Return chicken to the pan.
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Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
6. Thicken sauce
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Mix cornstarch + water, add to the sauce, and simmer 2–3 minutes until thick.
7. Garnish
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Sprinkle parsley on top and serve hot.
🍽️ Best served with
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Pasta
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Mashed potatoes
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Rice
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Steamed vegetables
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Garlic bread
✅ Tip: For extra flavor, add cream cheese (½ cup) to make the sauce richer.
If you want, I can also show you:
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The slow cooker / crockpot version (super easy)
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A 20-minute one-pan version
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Restaurant-style extra creamy version 😋