Garlic Parmesan Chicken
This garlic parmesan chicken is easy, flavorful and just the recipe you need when you want a delicious low-effort meal. Lots of garlic, lots of parmesan and ready in under 30 minutes!
Busy weekdays call for easy, 30-minute meals that are high on flavor and nutrition. This garlic parmesan chicken with green beans definitely checks all the boxes!
If you love chicken recipes for dinner, this one is a keeper. Not only can you cook both the chicken and green beans in the same pan, the green beans taste way more delicious when made this way.
You can make garlic parmesan chicken with chicken breast, chicken tenders or chicken thighs. The green beans can be swapped with broccoli, brussel sprouts, asparagus or mushrooms too. Yes, it’s that versatile!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Here is an overview of all the ingredients and steps to make garlic parnesan chicken. Refer to the recipe card below for the detailed recipe.
Ingredients for Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenders or thighs.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic works best.
- Parmesan cheese: Grated parmesan cheese (parmigiano reggiano).
- Marinade: Dried oregano, paprika (sweet or smoked), onion powder, salt and black pepper.
- Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Butter: Unsalted butter is preferred as parmesan cheese and the marinade contains salt.
- Oil: Extra virgin olive oil OR any other oil of your choice.
- Herbs: Fresh parsley is used as a garnish.
- Green beans (optional): Cleaned and trimmed green beans.
How to make Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Cut 1 lb/450g chicken breast into bite sized pieces. Add onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Mince garlic, finely chop parsley and grate parmesan cheese.
- On medium heat, fry the chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Set aside once done.
- Reduce flame to low and add 2 tbsp cold butter. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add a splash of lemon juice and mix well. Return the pan-fried chicken, chopped parsley and mix well.
- Add about 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, mix and transfer to a serving bowl.
Sautéed Green Beans
- To the same pan, add the green beans along with a pinch of salt and stir fry for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water, cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes (or until cooked to your liking).
- Serve the chicken and green beans with some more grated parmesan cheese and rice/bread.
Storage and Reheating
- Make Ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prep and hold well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat on the microwave, skillet, or air fryer until warmed. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
What to Serve With Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Pasta: Remove the chicken and green beans from the skillet and toss cooked spaghetti in it with some pasta water. Serve them together for a wholesome meal.
- Bread: Pair it with crusty bread like a baguette or sourdough to soak up the sauce.
- Rice: Serve with herb or garlic rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb/450g chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 4-8 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 4 sprigs parsley
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil (for pan frying chicken)
- 20 green beans (if making sautéed green beans)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Cut 1 lb/450g chicken breast into bite sized pieces. Add onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well and marinate for 15-30 minutes
- Mince garlic, finely chop parsley and grate parmesan cheese
- On medium heat, fry the chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Don't overcrowd the pan. Set aside once done
- Reduce flame to low and add 2 tbsp cold butter. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add a splash of lemon juice and mix well. Return the pan-fried chicken, chopped parsley and mix well
- Add about 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, mix and transfer to a serving bowl
Sautéed Green Beans
- To the same pan, add the green beans along with a pinch of salt and stir fry for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup water, cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes (or until cooked to your liking)
- Serve the chicken and green beans with some more grated parmesan cheese and rice/bread
NOTES
- Do not crowd the pan while frying the chicken or they won’t sear well
- If using salted butter, add less salt (or no salt) to the marinade
- Cook the green beans in chicken stock for added flavor
