Luxury Saffron Cream Chicken
Tender pan seared chicken simmered in a rich saffron infused cream sauce with garlic and parmesan, creating an elegant and comforting main course with a silky golden finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 180 grams each
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 28 grams
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 360 milliliters
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, 120 milliliters
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, lightly crushed
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 50 grams
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Warm the heavy cream slightly in a small bowl and stir in the crushed saffron threads. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Add olive oil and butter to the skillet and allow the butter to melt.
- Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and saffron infused cream mixture, stirring gently.
- Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes over medium low heat until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Blooming the saffron in warm cream enhances both color and aroma.
- Keep the heat moderate after adding cream to prevent splitting.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a small splash of chicken broth to loosen it.
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