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Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

A creamy, one-pan chicken dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, then add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir to combine.
  4. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh minced garlic to the sauce.

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