Cacio E Pepe Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5
If you’re craving a dish that effortlessly blends comfort with elegance, Cacio E Pepe Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5 is your answer. This delightful recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy sauce made with Pecorino Romano cheese and cracked black pepper, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish comes together quickly, allowing you to impress family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken, then add butter to the same skillet and melt before adding heavy cream.
- Stir in cheese and black pepper until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra black pepper and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg