Chicken in Cream Sauce
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Chicken in Cream Sauce—an easy-to-make yet elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe features tender, golden chicken breasts bathed in a luxurious, creamy Parmesan garlic sauce that’s infused with the savory essence of chicken broth and a touch of butter. With just a handful of ingredients like heavy cream, minced garlic, and fresh parsley for an optional burst of color, this dish comes together in under 40 minutes. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. Whether you're looking to impress at the dinner table or crave a quick and satisfying meal, this Chicken in Cream Sauce is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: Chicken in Cream Sauce recipe, creamy chicken dinner, Parmesan garlic sauce, easy chicken skillet meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter, allowing it to melt.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
Let the broth simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the heavy cream and let the mixture come to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat.
Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the cream sauce for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if using, and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.2 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.1 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 977 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 5019 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 252.2 g | 504% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1011 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2082 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
