Description
A simple yet delicious chicken dish with creamy parmesan and garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: creamy parmesan chicken, garlic butter chicken, easy chicken recipe