Description
Tender chicken fillets cooked to perfection and smothered in a spicy, creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, served alongside crispy fries. This dish is a delightful combination of flavors that will impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Chicken Fillets:
- 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g) chicken fillets
Spicy Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 bag of fries (frozen or homemade, about 32 oz or 900 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Follow package instructions for frozen fries or bake homemade fries at 425°F (220°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken fillets with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, cooking until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Plate chicken with fries, drizzle sauce over the chicken, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness.
- Opt for fresh garlic and quality Parmesan for better flavor.
- Adjust spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
- Let the chicken rest before serving for juicier meat.
- Focus on presentation for an appealing dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
