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Low Carb Cheesy Garlic Chicken

Low carb cheesy garlic chicken in a skillet with melted mozzarella and creamy garlic parmesan sauce
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Tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce and topped with bubbly melted mozzarella. A one-pan keto-friendly dinner that is high in protein and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz or 170g each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (not pre-shredded)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pound to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook 6 to 7 minutes per side until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan for maximum flavor.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not allow the sauce to boil hard.
  6. Stir in freshly grated parmesan a little at a time until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Add a splash of extra broth if the sauce gets too thick.
  7. Nestle the chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon the sauce generously over each piece.
  8. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
  9. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the mozzarella is fully melted and bubbling.
  10. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately straight from the pan.

Notes

  • Always grate parmesan fresh from a block. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that create a grainy sauce instead of a smooth one.
  • If the sauce separates or looks oily, reduce heat and stir gently off the burner for 30 seconds before returning to low heat.
  • For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of dry white wine to the pan when deglazing before adding the cream.

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