Description
Succulent chicken fillet in spicy creamy garlic parmesan sauce delivers a knockout dinner that takes just minutes to prepare. Creamy, zesty sauce coats tender chicken, making your weeknight meal feel like a restaurant-quality experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken fillets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Dry your chicken fillets thoroughly using paper towels to remove all excess moisture.
- Generously season both sides of the chicken with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface becomes shiny and rippling.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken fillets into the hot skillet, cooking for exactly 5-6 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip the chicken and cook the second side for another 5-6 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add 2 tbsp butter, allowing it to melt completely.
- Finely mince 4 cloves of garlic and add to the melted butter, stirring for precisely 30 seconds until the aroma becomes fragrant.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually sprinkle ½ cup grated parmesan cheese into the cream, stirring until the sauce becomes completely smooth.
- Stir in 1 tsp red pepper flakes to introduce a spicy kick to your sauce.
- Carefully return the chicken fillets to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 3-4 minutes, ensuring it’s heated through and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Finely chop 1 tbsp fresh parsley and scatter over the chicken just before serving.
- Plate the chicken immediately, generously coating each fillet with the spicy parmesan sauce.
Notes
- Always ensure chicken is completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and crispy exterior.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic flavor that melts smoothly into the cream sauce.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and reduce the butter quantity.
- Control the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes – start with a small amount and add more to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 755 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 645 mg
- Fat: 67 g
- Saturated Fat: 31 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg