Chicken Fillet in Spicy, Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce
Tender chicken fillets cooked in a flavorful and creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with a kick of red pepper flakes. Serve this dish with crispy fries for a satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Chicken fillets – 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Parmesan cheese – 1 cup, grated
- Red pepper flakes – 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Fresh parsley – for garnish, chopped
- Fries – 1 bag (frozen or homemade, about 32 oz or 900 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken fillets: Season with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil, then add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with crispy fries.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices to the sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Chicken recipe, Creamy garlic sauce, Parmesan chicken, Spicy chicken, Comfort food