Marry Me Chicken
A delightful dish featuring succulent chicken breasts in a creamy, rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for impressing on date nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the creamy sauce over the top.
- Let it simmer for a few more minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Serve the chicken on a bed of pasta, rice, or potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, use skinless chicken breasts and reduced-fat Parmesan. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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