Creamy Chicken Skillet

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy – Ready in just 30 minutes.
• Creamy & comforting – The sauce is rich and flavorful.
• One-pan meal – Less cleanup, more enjoyment.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh if preferred)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the chicken – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

2. Make the creamy sauce – In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add liquids – Pour in chicken broth, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.

4. Finish the sauce – Stir in Parmesan cheese and thyme, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Combine chicken and sauce – Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes to reheat the chicken and allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Serve and garnish – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

• Add sautéed mushrooms to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
• For a low-carb option, serve the creamy chicken over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
• Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 30min
  • Yield: 4servings

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  This Creamy Chicken Skillet is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, golden chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Made in just one pan with simple ingredients, this dish is quick, easy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner!

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  Ingredients

  For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  For the Creamy Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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  Instructions

  Cook the Chicken:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  Make the Creamy Sauce:

  1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the pan.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add heavy cream and stir to combine.

  Finish the Sauce:

  1. Stir in Parmesan cheese and thyme, cooking until the sauce thickens (about 3-4 minutes).
  2. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

  Combine Chicken and Sauce:

  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
  2. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes to reheat the chicken and meld the flavors.

  Serve and Garnish:

  1. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

  Notes

  • Add sautéed mushrooms to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
  • For a low-carb option, serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
  • Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
  • Pair with mashed potatoes or pasta for a heartier meal.

  • Prep Time: 10min
  • Cook Time: 20min
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
  • Cuisine: American