Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring chicken in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pound the chicken to even thickness to ensure even cooking. For best flavor, use fresh grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, Parmesan, quick dinner, gluten free, weeknight meal