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Light Garlic Parmesan Chicken in 15 Minutes

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A quick and easy creamy garlic Parmesan chicken recipe made with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a lighter, tangy sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (120ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup (80g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Pasta or zucchini noodles for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken: Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. If thick, cover with plastic wrap and pound to an even ½-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add chicken in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Sauté the garlic: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté 30-60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Do not burn.
  4. Deglaze and build the sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer about 1 minute until slightly reduced.
  5. Temper the yogurt: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and Parmesan until smooth. Slowly whisk in a ladleful of hot broth from the pan to warm the yogurt mixture.
  6. Finish the sauce: Pour tempered yogurt mixture back into the skillet. Stir in dried oregano. Reduce heat to low and gently whisk until smooth and slightly thickened. Do not boil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Combine and serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Warm through for about 1 minute. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately over pasta, zucchini noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

Tempering the yogurt is crucial to prevent curdling. Let yogurt and Parmesan come to room temperature before adding. Keep heat on low after adding yogurt mixture. For extra sauce, increase broth to ¾ cup and yogurt to ½ cup.

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Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, creamy chicken, 15 minute dinner, light chicken, Greek yogurt chicken, quick weeknight dinner

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