Description
A rich and creamy chicken dish with a flavorful sauce, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the pan.
- Add heavy cream, parmesan, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best results.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American