Description
A mouthwatering dish combining tender chicken with a luxurious creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder until smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to thicken. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use quality chicken breasts and fresh garlic. Garnishes like thyme or basil can enhance the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg