Chicken in Creamy Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible Chicken in Creamy Sauce recipe, crafted to impress both your palate and dinner guests! Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then bathed in a rich, velvety sauce made from a luscious blend of heavy cream, savory chicken broth, fragrant garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish offers the perfect balance of decadent flavors and elegant simplicity. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick skillet cooking method, this recipe is a weeknight dinner hero that feels like a gourmet restaurant experience. Serve it over pasta, fluffy rice, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Step 5
Add the heavy cream to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 6
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 7
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over them, and let them simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Step 9
Serve hot alongside vegetables, rice, or pasta of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1289.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2591.4 |
| Total Fat 169.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 81.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 933.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4198.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.6g | |
| Protein 235.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 569.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2088.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories