Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer while scraping bits from the pan.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, incorporate spinach or mushrooms into the sauce.
- To ensure juicy chicken, consider using a meat thermometer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg