Description
A luxurious, creamy chicken dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, combining rich flavors of garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper before adding them to the hot skillet.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to swap the Parmesan for another cheese or add in your favorite veggies for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg