Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chicken Fillet in Spicy, Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce. Tender chicken cooked to perfection, smothered in a decadent sauce that balances spicy, creamy, and savory notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Fillets:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, red pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, coat in sauce, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
