Description
This Chicken Fillet in Spicy, Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce with Fries is a quick and easy dish combining tender chicken fillets with a rich, flavorful sauce that balances spicy heat and creamy parmesan goodness. Served with crispy fries, it’s a comforting and versatile meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken and Main Ingredients
- Chicken fillets (boneless breasts or thighs) – 4 pieces
- Frozen or fresh fries – 4 servings
Sauce Ingredients
- Garlic (fresh minced) – 3 cloves
- Parmesan cheese (grated) – 1/2 cup
- Heavy cream – 3/4 cup
- Chili flakes or hot sauce – 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (chopped) – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken fillets dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper to ensure a flavorful crust when cooked.
- Cook the Fries: Bake or fry your fries according to package instructions or your preferred homemade recipe so they’re ready right when the chicken and sauce finish cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken fillets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside, keeping pan heat ready for the sauce.
- Make the Sauce: Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chili flakes or hot sauce for desired heat. Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle grated parmesan, stirring continuously to form a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return cooked chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and let simmer together for 2-3 minutes so flavors infuse and chicken remains coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Serve hot alongside crispy fries for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Dry chicken thoroughly before cooking for the best sear and flavor.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for a richer taste and better melting.
- Stir the sauce continuously over low heat to prevent cream from curdling.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce gradually to control spice level.
- Let chicken rest off heat for a couple of minutes before serving to retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken fillet with sauce and fries)
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: chicken fillet, garlic parmesan sauce, spicy chicken, creamy sauce, fries, easy dinner, comfort food