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Home » Main Dish » Creamy Parmesan Chicken Recipe

Creamy Parmesan Chicken Recipe

5 from 7 votes
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Total 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Serves 4 servings

By: Mariam Ezzeddine  |  May 2, 2021This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure policy for details

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This Creamy Parmesan Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal. Perfectly golden chicken breasts pan fried until crispy and then covered in a delicious creamy parmesan sauce. It is so flavorful that you’ll want to make this delightful chicken recipe again and again.

A one-pan chicken dinner, it has a simple ingredient list and only takes 30 minutes to make! Your family will be reaching for seconds of this easy parmesan chicken recipe!

Overhead view of creamy parmesan chicken breasts inside of a pan.

Looking for more chicken recipes? Why not also try my Tuscan Chicken Thighs Recipe and my Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole! For another creamy chicken recipe, try my Creamy Chicken Tortellini Pasta.

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Chicken Recipe

  • Kid-friendly recipe. Who doesn’t love a mouthful of crispy chicken? Kids love this and the creamy parmesan sauce is the cherry on top! Watch them inhale this quickly.
  • 30 minutes. It’s a quick and easy meal, perfect for a busy weeknight! It really is the best parmesan chicken recipe.
  • Made in one-pan. The creamy chicken and the sauce are both made in a single pan. No need to get multiple pans out to make this delicious meal.

What You’ll Need

For the Chicken

  • Chicken breasts — cut horizontally into two halves to turn two into four.
  • Egg 
  • Olive oil light tasting
  • Breading: parmesan cheese, all purpose flour, Spanish paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dry parsley, black pepper, pepper flakes, salt, lemon zest
Ingredients needed to make creamy parmesan chicken.

For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce

  • Half and half
  • Chicken broth — I recommend using low sodium broth
  • Black pepper 
  • Salt
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Garlic 
  • Olive oil 
  • Pepper flakes
  • Spinach

How To Make Creamy Parmesan Chicken Recipe

  • Make the breading: Mix the breading ingredients in a shallow bowl or plate and set aside.
  • Whisk the egg: Whisk thoroughly and set aside.
Set of three photos showing how to bread and coat the chicken breasts.
  • Bread the chicken: Cut each chicken breast horizontally into 2 slices. Dredge the chicken into the egg and then into the breading mixture to coat well. Set aside.
Pan seared crispy chicken breasts.
  • Pan fry the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsps. of light tasting olive oil (or any oil). Pan sear the chicken slices on each side for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden in color, crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Once the chicken is done, set aside on a plate.
Set of two showing seasoning and garlic being cooked before adding half and half.
  • Toast the spices: In the same skillet, add in 1 tbsps. of light tasting olive oil. Pan sear the spices, with the garlic until fragrant. Just about 30 seconds.
  • Make the creamy parmesan sauce: Add in the chicken broth, half and half cream, and salt. Stir the sauce and allow to boil. Once it boils, add in the parmesan cheese and stir to combine well until the creamy sauce thickens up a little. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
Set of two photos showing spinach being added to a cream sauce and cooked.
  • Add the greens: Add in a handful of spinach, mix with the sauce and cook for a couple of minutes to thaw the spinach.
Seared chicken breasts in a parmesan cream sauce.
  • Combine them and enjoy: Return the cooked chicken back into the skillet and cover with the creamy sauce. Allow the chicken to cook with the sauce for a couple of minutes then remove to serve. Garnish with more pepper flakes and parmesan cheese if you like. 

Tips and Notes

  • Feel free to use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
  • I prefer slicing each chicken breast into two, pound the pieces a little to make them less thick if they are uneven. This helps speed up the cooking time. If you don’t cut them, they’ll take longer to cook.
  • If you want to make it spicy, you can add in some cayenne pepper to the breading of the chicken breasts.
  • Your chicken is done once its internal temperature has reached 165F. You can use an instant thermometer to quickly check for doneness.
Close up of a creamy parmesan chicken breast in a pan.

FAQs

How do I store this easy parmesan chicken recipe?

If you are making this ahead of time, I suggest storing the chicken and cream sauce separately so the chicken can stay crispy longer. If you have leftovers, store it in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop to keep the sauce from separating. 

Can I freeze this?

I suggest not freezing this together as the saucy may not reheat well. What you can do instead of pan fry the chicken and freeze the cooked chicken. Then when ready to enjoy, you can make the cream sauce and add the crispy cooked chicken to it instead.

What goes well with this crispy parmesan chicken?

You can serve up some Crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots, and Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta with this creamy chicken!

What else can I add to this recipe?

There are so many things you can add to this easy parmesan chicken to change things up. You can cook some mushrooms before adding the sauce to the pan, you can stir in some peas at the end, add in some green beans alongside the spinach, or add some cooked pasta into the sauce and toss to coat, making it into a complete meal!

Is Creamy Parmesan Chicken low carb?

I would consider this a low carb dish because I didn’t use too much flour for the breading and substituted half of the flour with parmesan cheese instead.

More Chicken Recipes You’ll Love

  • Amazing Jalapeño Popper Chicken
  • Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken
  • Healthy Orange Chicken
  • Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
  • Honey Mustard Chicken

I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you, including this delicious Creamy Parmesan Chicken recipe. I hope you try it, enjoy it, rate it and share it with your friends and family!

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Overhead view of creamy parmesan chicken breasts inside of a pan.

Creamy Parmesan Chicken Recipe

5 from 7 votes
Created by Mariam E.
Perfectly golden chicken breasts pan fried until crispy and then covered in a delicious parmesan sauce, this Creamy Parmesan Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal. It is so flavorful that you’ll want to make this delightful chicken recipe again and again.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts cut horizontally into two halves
  • 1 whole egg whisked for dipping
  • 2 tbsps. olive oil light tasting

Creamy Parmesan Sauce

  • 1¼ cup half and half
  • ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
  • ½ tsp. black pepper fresh cracked
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil light tasting
  • ½ tsp. pepper flakes optional
  • handful of spinach fresh

Breading

  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. Spanish paprika
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dry parsley
  • ¾ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • lemon zest optional

Instructions

  • Mix the breading ingredients in a shallow bowl or plate and set aside.
  • Whisk the egg and set aside.
  • Cut each chicken breast horizontally into 2 slices. Dredge the chicken into the egg and then into the breading mixture to coat well. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsps. of light tasting olive oil (or any oil). Pan sear the chicken slices on each side for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden in color, crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Once the chicken is done, set aside on a plate.
  • In the same skillet, add in 1 tbsps. of light tasting olive oil. Pan sear the spices, with the garlic until fragrant. Just about 30 seconds.
  • Add in the chicken broth, half and half cream, and salt. Stir the sauce and allow to boil. Once it boils, add in the parmesan cheese and stir to combine well until the creamy sauce thickens up a little. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
  • Add in a handful of spinach, mix with the sauce and cook for a couple of minutes to thaw the spinach.
  • Return the cooked chicken back into the skillet and cover with the creamy sauce. Allow the chicken to cook with the sauce for a couple of minutes then remove to serve.
  • Garnish with more pepper flakes and parmesan cheese if you like. This is optional.

Notes

  • Feel free to use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
  • I prefer slicing each chicken breast into two pieces to make them less thick. This helps speed up the cooking time. If you don’t cut them, they’ll take longer to cook and you risk over-cooking the chicken.
  • If you want to make it spicy, you can add in some cayenne pepper to the breading of the chicken breasts.
  • Your chicken is done once its internal temperature has reached 165F. You can use an instant thermometer to quickly check for doneness.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1150mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 457mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Judy K says

    December 26, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    This was one of the best meals I’ve ever made. I make a lot of chicken and cream sauce dishes but this surpassed them all. I felt like I was eating out at a restaurant. Everyone in my family loved it.

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      December 30, 2021 at 11:42 am

      Glad to hear it was a hit for you! Thanks for rating the recipe. Very much appreciated.

      Reply
  2. Christina says

    May 28, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe!!! Little bit of spice and lotta bit of creamy and cheesy!!! I wish my chicken crust was crispier but it was my first time dipping chicken and pan searing! I added more spinach because I love it but other than that stayed true to the recipe!

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      May 31, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      Hi Christina,
      Glad you enjoyed the recipe and adjusted it to your preference. Thanks for leaving a review.

      Reply
  3. Lisa Gordon says

    May 4, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      May 8, 2021 at 9:42 am

      Hi Lisa,
      Glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for the review.

      Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      May 8, 2021 at 9:45 am

      Thanks Lisa! glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  4. Holly says

    May 3, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    Amazing! Turned out great

    Reply

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