Description
Tender chicken fillets are pan-seared to perfection and simmered in a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce with a spicy chili kick. This comforting one-pan dish comes together quickly, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, filleted into 4 thin cutlets
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets on both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic and chili flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add heavy cream, butter, and parmesan cheese to the pan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch and water mixture and cook until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the cutlets, and simmer for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra texture and nutrients.
Use boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier bite.
Adjust the chili flakes for desired spice level, or omit for a milder version.
Swap cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
Mix in cooked pasta for a one-skillet creamy pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
