Description
Tender chicken fillets cooked in a rich and spicy garlic-Parmesan sauce, making for a flavorful and indulgent meal. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a comforting yet elegant dish in no time.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and paprika, and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Return the chicken fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Serve with a side of cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
For more tenderness, substitute chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, adding chicken broth or cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
