Description
Tender chicken fillets served in a spicy, creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with crispy fries—comfort food with a gourmet twist.
Ingredients
- Chicken fillets – 4 pieces (about 1.5 lb / 680 g)
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Parmesan cheese – 1 cup, grated
- Red pepper flakes – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Olive oil – 2 Tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Fresh parsley – chopped, for garnish
- Fries – 1 bag (frozen or homemade, around 32 oz / 900 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the fries by baking frozen fries according to package directions or making homemade fries by cutting potatoes, tossing them in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and baking at 425°F (220°C) for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, simmering for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Season to taste.
- Return the chicken fillets to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for another 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve the chicken with fries on the side, drizzle with extra sauce, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For more heat, add extra red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or basil enhance the aroma of the sauce.
- Turkey cutlets can be substituted for chicken—adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding cream if needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
