Chicken Olivia Recipe
This Chicken Olivia recipe is a creamy, rich, and flavorful chicken dish made with tender chicken, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a smooth cream sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, this comforting recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley
- Optional: spinach or mushrooms
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through, then remove.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Avoid boiling the cream to prevent curdling.
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it tender.
- Adjust thickness with broth if needed.
- Add vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.