Description
Chicken fillet in spicy creamy garlic parmesan sauce brings serious flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. Creamy, zesty, and packed with garlic goodness, this dish turns an ordinary meal into a restaurant-worthy experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 Chicken fillets
- 32 Chicken fries
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 Cup heavy cream
- 1 Cup parmesan cheese
- 4 Cloves garlic
- 1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Salt
- 1 Pepper
- 1 Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat 4 chicken fillets (1.5 lbs) dry with paper towels. Season generously with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate. Keep warm by tenting with aluminum foil.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30-45 seconds until your kitchen fills with aromatic fragrance.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into skillet. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Sprinkle 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese into cream sauce. Whisk continuously until cheese completely melts and sauce becomes silky smooth.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce generously over each fillet, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cook sauce-coated chicken for additional 2 minutes to reheat thoroughly.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately alongside crispy fries heated at 425°F for 15-18 minutes.
Notes
- Select chicken fillets of similar thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked areas.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic flavor than pre-packaged alternatives.
- Keep the heat moderate when simmering the sauce to prevent separation and maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream, understanding the sauce will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 715 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg