Description
A creamy, aromatic Italian-American dish featuring tender halal chicken thighs in a rich Parmesan-cream sauce. Garlic-infused butter and fresh herbs elevate this comforting one-pan meal to restaurant-quality levels.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter (or 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup ghee)
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (certified halal recommended)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups heavy whipping cream (or 1 1/2 cups coconut milk)
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or 1/2 tsp dried basil + oregano)
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Chop garlic cloves and grate Parmesan cheese
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels
Slice butter into small cubes for even melting
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat
Add chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until browned
Transfer to plate and set aside to rest
Melt remaining butter in same skillet, sauté garlic 1 minute
Gradually stir in heavy whipping cream
Whisk in 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted
Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Return cooked chicken thighs to the skillet
Simmer sauce and chicken for 5 minutes
Serve over cooked fettuccine pasta (or substitute: egg noodles or zucchini noodles)
Notes
Use halal-certified chicken for dietary compliance
Freshly grated Parmesan ensures ideal melt
Olive oil or coconut milk maintain halal/non-alcoholic standards
Sauce clings to pasta without becoming greasy
Double sauce ingredients for heartier coating
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Sautéing & Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 145mg