Cacio E Pepe Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5
Discover how to make Cacio E Pepe Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5 that’s creamy and flavorful. Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat, then add heavy cream, mixing in the grated cheese and black pepper until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving with extra sauce spooned over each piece and garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg