Description
This One Pot Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a rich, creamy, and easy homemade sauce packed with garlic flavor and melted Parmesan cheese. Perfect for pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables, this quick one-pot recipe delivers a smooth and savory garlic cream sauce in under 20 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or comforting meals.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine smoothly.
4. Let the mixture simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
5. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and creamy.
6. Season with salt and black pepper, then finish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting texture and flavor.
Do not boil the sauce aggressively to avoid separation.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg