Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Fillet in Spicy, Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce. This quick and easy dish features tender chicken fillets that are seared to perfection and bathed in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic garlic and zesty red pepper flakes. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve it alongside crispy fries or your choice of sides for a well-rounded meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken fillets (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the fries according to package instructions or bake homemade fries at 425°F until golden and crispy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken fillets with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it, and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve topped with sauce alongside crispy fries, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet with sauce (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes.