Description
Honey Garlic Chicken and Parmesan Cream is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts glazed in a sweet honey and aromatic garlic sauce, finished with a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Perfectly balancing sweet, savory, and creamy flavors, this recipe delivers a comforting yet elegant meal ready in under 30 minutes, ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Stir in honey and warm through, allowing the flavors to blend into a sticky, aromatic sauce.
- Prepare the Parmesan Cream: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the honey garlic sauce, stirring to combine. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until it melts into a smooth, creamy sauce. Let the sauce simmer gently until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over them. Let everything heat together for 1-2 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor compared to pre-minced options.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken; cook in batches if necessary to maintain a crispy crust.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese for better melting and richer taste.
- Simmer the sauce gently to avoid boiling, which can cause curdling and affect texture.
- Bring chicken to room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, parmesan cream sauce, easy dinner, gluten free, creamy chicken recipe
