Description
A cozy favorite featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy garlic and Parmesan sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, scraping the browned bits, and whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings to taste. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, parmesan, dinner, comfort food