Chicken Breast in Cream Cheese Parmesan Sauce
A succulent chicken breast dish in a rich cream cheese and Parmesan sauce, perfect for any night or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 200g cream cheese
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Lower the heat. Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider adding spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg