Description
A comforting and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken in a rich garlic and parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or a mix of oregano and parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 handful of spinach, juice of 1 lemon, red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides until cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and let it cook gently for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated parmesan cheese to prevent a grainy texture in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian