Description
A cozy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it generously in the creamy sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
This dish is great for leftovers, making it easy to enjoy again throughout the week. Can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg