Description
A delicious and creamy chicken dish featuring tender chicken fillets in a spicy garlic-Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve the chicken hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg