Description
This One Pot Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a creamy, rich, and easy recipe that comes together fast for a quick dinner, easy dinner, cozy comfort food meal, and simple food ideas the whole family will love. It is perfect for pasta night, chicken dinners, shrimp dinners, or even easy lunch leftovers, with bold garlic flavor, smooth parmesan creaminess, and a one pot method that makes cleanup simple.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a medium pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring often, until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir well to combine.
4. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. Let the sauce cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to thicken slightly.
6. Reduce the heat to low and add the Parmesan cheese a little at a time, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth.
7. Stir in the chopped parsley, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve hot over pasta, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or potatoes.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest texture and best flavor.
Keep the heat low when adding the cheese so the sauce stays creamy and does not turn grainy.
If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of broth, milk, or cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg
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