Description
This delicious Chicken Fillet in Spicy Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for dinner. Tender seared chicken fillets are smothered in a rich and creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Served alongside golden crispy fries, this meal combines comfort and elegance in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 1/2 pound chicken fillets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Side
- 1 bag fries (about 32 ounces)
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the fries: Bake or fry the fries according to the package instructions or your preferred method until they are golden and crispy. Once done, set the fries aside while you prepare the chicken and sauce.
- Sear the chicken: Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken fillets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked and nicely browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and add sauce ingredients: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, then pour in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, so it begins to thicken slightly.
- Add Parmesan and finish the sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts completely and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth. Return the seared chicken fillets to the pan, spooning the sauce over them, and let them simmer together for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and absorb the flavors.
- Plate and serve: Arrange the chicken fillets on plates and generously spoon the creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce on top. Add the crispy fries alongside the chicken for a complete, satisfying meal.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and sauce for a fresh burst of color and flavor before serving.
Notes
- For extra crisp fries, consider double frying or using an air fryer.
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting and flavor.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and warmed gently for another use with pasta or vegetables.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken fillet, garlic Parmesan sauce, spicy cream sauce, creamy chicken, fries side, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe
