Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet
Pan-seared chicken breast bathed in a silky garlic-butter sauce with melted Parmesan. Ready in under 20 minutes and tastes like restaurant comfort food.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 412
- Protein
- 46g
Ingredients
- 2 fillets (about 1.25 lb total) chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chicken 6–7 minutes per side without moving until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4
Remove chicken to a plate, then add remaining 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- 5
Cook garlic 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- 6
Return chicken to skillet, turn to coat with sauce, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
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