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Chicken Fillet in Spicy, Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce

Chicken Fillet in Spicy, Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce Bliss

Indulge in Chicken Fillet in Spicy, Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce, a simple yet delicious weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 fillets Chicken Fillets Boneless and skinless for quick cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, swap in half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for better melting
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F if preparing fries. Pat the chicken fillets dry.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken fillets for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet for about one minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour heavy cream into the skillet, scraping the bottom, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, and cook until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
  6. Add chicken back to the skillet and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve over fries or with your favorite sides, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is a perfect crowd-pleaser and easy to customize with different proteins or veggies.

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