Creamy Chicken in Parmesan Sauce
Creamy Chicken in Parmesan Sauce is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic and nutty Parmesan cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or romantic dinners, this recipe offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for more. Serve it over pasta or vegetables for a satisfying meal any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear in the hot skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and thickened.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sauce. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or steamed vegetables, garnished with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 409
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg