Description
A rich, cheesy low-carb version of classic Chicken Alfredo, made with tender chicken and a creamy sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 3/4 cup (75g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- Heat the oil over medium-high in a large skillet until hot. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate and let rest.
- Turn the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook about 30 seconds until aromatic, making sure it does not brown.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the pan and stir or whisk continuously until it melts completely and blends with the garlic and oil — about 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream slowly while stirring, then allow the mixture to simmer gently for 3–4 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan gradually until the sauce is smooth and glossy. Season with a pinch of nutmeg, and more salt and black pepper to taste; adjust as needed.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces, return them to the skillet, and toss to coat with the sauce. Heat together for about 2 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
For better texture, ensure all dairy is at room temperature. Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding a splash of warm cream or chicken broth if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg