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Cacio E Pepe Chicken

Creamy Cacio E Pepe Chicken for a Cozy Home Feast

Enjoy this Cacio E Pepe Chicken, combining chicken with a rich Pecorino Romano sauce for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste Extra black pepper for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with salt on both sides and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, and sauté for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in the same skillet, swirling to mix with chicken residue.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously as it thickens.
  5. Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper until smooth.
  6. Coat chicken with sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Plate chicken, pour sauce over, and garnish with parsley and extra pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 620mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use freshly grated cheese and cracked pepper. Adjust heat to manage sauce consistency.

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