Description
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts in a creamy, cheesy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine with the garlic.
- Slowly stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, parmesan, garlic, creamy sauce, easy recipe