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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Million Dollar Chicken)

Juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce for an easy, decadent dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Season chicken and cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
  2. Make sauce by sautéing garlic in butter, then adding cream cheese and heavy cream.
  3. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes; season to taste.
  4. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce; simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.