Description
A delightful dish with juicy chicken breasts and a rich creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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 with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, around 6-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and allow the sauce to thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or basil to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, creamy, dinner, easy recipe