Description
A high-protein Italian-American dish with seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic parmesan sauce, using pantry staples for restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat butter and olive oil in skillet over medium-high
Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear 3-4 minutes per side
Remove chicken, melt butter in empty skillet, sauté garlic
Add broth, cream, and parmesan, simmer 4-5 minutes
Return chicken to skillet, baste with sauce
Transfer to oven, bake 8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F
Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for breast if desired
Thicken sauce further with 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry if needed
Serve with garlic bread or mashed potatoes
Rest chicken to retain juices
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Low-Carb Comfort Dinner Recipes
- Method: Stovetop baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/4th of sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg