Description
This Chicken Fillet in Spicy, Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delicious and comforting dish that feels restaurant-fancy but is simple to make at home. Tender chicken, seared until golden, soaks up a luscious sauce infused with garlic and chili, providing a bold flavor.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken breasts, sliced thin into fillets
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- Chili flakes or fresh chopped chili (adjust to your heat preference)
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken fillets on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken fillets and sear for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Toss in the minced garlic and your choice of chili (red pepper flakes or fresh chopped chili). Sauté for just a minute or two until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in about 1/2 cup of chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any golden bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer for about a minute to reduce slightly.
- Add about 1 cup of heavy cream and stir to combine with the garlicky broth. Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer, not a full boil, and thicken slightly after a few minutes.
- If desired, stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust the seasoning of the sauce with more salt, pepper, or chili to taste.
- Slide the cooked chicken fillets back into the skillet and nestle them into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over each fillet to coat them well. Let everything simmer together for another 2-3 minutes so the chicken soaks up the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the amount of chili flakes or using different chili varieties for your spicy creamy chicken.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk or a plant-based alternative.
- This spicy creamy chicken fillet dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, steamed rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of cream or broth to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Adding vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers after searing the chicken can make the dish more wholesome.
- The Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a savory, cheesy depth to the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg