Description
This creamy Parmesan chicken recipe features tender chicken breast fillets cooked in a rich sauce made from cream, fresh Parmesan, and garlic. Served over perfectly al dente pasta and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a satisfying and elegant meal perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 Hühnchenbrustfilets (chicken breast fillets)
- 200 ml Sahne (cream)
- 100 g frisch geriebener Parmesan (freshly grated Parmesan)
- 2 Knoblauchzehen, gehackt (2 garlic cloves, chopped)
- 2 EL Olivenöl (2 tablespoons olive oil)
- Salz und Pfeffer nach Geschmack (salt and pepper to taste)
Pasta
- 250 g Pasta (e.g., spaghetti)
Garnish
- Petersilie (fresh parsley, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast fillets and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook the Garlic: Add the chopped garlic to the skillet with the chicken and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the cream and bring it to a simmer. Then stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain it well.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Gently fold the cooked pasta into the creamy Parmesan sauce with the chicken, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the pasta and chicken, then sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a bright finish.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken breast with chicken thighs if preferred for a juicier texture.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Adding a pinch of chili flakes to the garlic step gives the sauce a subtle heat.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan rather than pre-grated for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Be careful not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: Creamy chicken, Parmesan sauce, garlic chicken, pasta recipe, easy dinner, German cuisine
