Description
Indulge in this creamy chicken breast recipe that’s quick and easy to make. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, cheesy sauce with a hint of garlic and herbs, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, pour in chicken broth, then add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over them. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a satisfying meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
