Description
A savory and creamy chicken dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions, easy to make with quality ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then carefully add them to the skillet.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a warm plate.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese melts into the cream.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the sauce, simmering for another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
To make this dish healthier, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream, or substitute chicken with turkey cutlets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg