Description
A comforting and satisfying dish featuring juicy chicken fillets in a spicy and creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crispy fries (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Coat the chicken in the creamy sauce.
- Serve the chicken fillets alongside crispy fries and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Add steamed veggies or a simple salad for a complete meal. The creamy sauce pairs well with many sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy sauce, garlic, Parmesan, quick dinner