Craving a restaurant-quality meal that you can whip up in the comfort of your own kitchen? This ultra-rich Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Parmesan is the ultimate low-carb comfort food you have been searching for. Imagine tender chicken breasts seared to a perfect golden brown and then bathed in a velvety, cheese-infused garlic sauce. It is an effortless dinner option that feels incredibly decadent, yet it fits seamlessly into a healthy keto lifestyle. Your entire family will fall in love with the bold flavors of garlic, melted butter, and aged parmesan. Best of all, you can have this gorgeous, savory masterpiece on your table in just thirty minutes.
Helpful Tips
- To achieve the creamiest texture, let your heavy cream come to room temperature before adding it to the hot skillet.
- For the best melting results, grate high-quality parmesan cheese right from the block instead of using pre-packaged shreds.
- If you prefer dark meat, feel free to substitute boneless chicken thighs for an even juicier outcome.
- Incorporate fresh baby spinach or chopped sun-dried tomatoes during the final simmer for a colorful Mediterranean twist.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165F/74C). Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and let bubble for 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin-cut or halved horizontally)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Parmesan
A luscious low-carb chicken breast recipe cooked in a rich garlic butter parmesan cream sauce in under thirty minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin-cut or halved horizontally)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165F/74C). Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and let bubble for 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Shopping List
- Meat: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Dairy: Unsalted butter, Heavy cream, Fresh Parmesan cheese
- Pantry: Olive oil, Chicken broth, Italian seasoning, Salt, Black pepper
- Produce: Fresh garlic, Fresh parsley
Equipment Needed
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Garlic press
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Meat thermometer
Variations & Serving Ideas
To keep things low-carb, enjoy this velvety garlic chicken over a bed of spiralized zucchini noodles, riced cauliflower, or roasted asparagus. For those who aren’t watching carbs, serving it over freshly boiled fettuccine pasta with a warm piece of crusty bread is absolute heaven. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, do so gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream to bring the sauce back to its silky consistency.
We are certain this indulgent and comforting dish will become a regular star in your weekly dinner rotation. Treat yourself to these rich, savory flavors tonight and let us know how much you enjoyed it! Happy cooking! #CreamyParmesanCrustedChicken #CreamyGarlicButterChickenParmesan #KetoCreamyGarlicChickenRecipes #ChickenRecipesGarlicParmesan #CreamyChickenWithGarlicAndParmesanCheese #CreamyGarlicChickenKeto #CreamyGarlicParmChicken #CreamyGarlicParmesanCrustedChicken #ChickenRecipesWithParmesanGarlicSauce
