Cacio E Pepe Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5
Cacio E Pepe Chicken is a comforting dish that brings the beloved Italian flavors of cacio e pepe right to your dinner table. This creamy, cheesy chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, transforming simple ingredients into a delightful meal everyone will enjoy. With its rich sauce and tender chicken, it’s an easy way to impress guests or treat yourself. The best part? You can whip this up in just 35 minutes!
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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 and sauté the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter, and let it melt. Pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly.
- Stir in the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce; let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes for flavor melding.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve garnished with extra black pepper and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 215g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 175mg