Cook Time: 15–25 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken)
Servings: Varies
Calories: Depends on quantity of chicken, butter, cream, and cheese used
Servings: Varies
Calories: Depends on quantity of chicken, butter, cream, and cheese used
Ingredients
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Chicken: Breasts or thighs (skin on if you prefer)
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Salt: To taste
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Butter: For sautéing
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Heavy Cream: Optional (if you include dairy)
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Cheese (e.g., Parmesan or another hard cheese): Optional (if you include dairy)
Instructions
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Season the ChickenPat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Season both sides with salt.
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Sear the ChickenIn a skillet over medium-high heat, melt a generous tablespoon or two of butter.
Place the chicken in the pan and sear until golden on both sides, ensuring it’s fully cooked.
If using boneless breasts or thighs, this typically takes about 5–7 minutes per side.
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Create the “Alfredo” Sauce (Optional Dairy)Reduce heat to medium-low.
Pour in some heavy cream, stirring gently to deglaze the pan.
Add grated cheese, if using, and continue to stir until melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.
Season with additional salt if desired.
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Combine and ServeReturn the cooked chicken to the sauce (if you removed it) or spoon the sauce over the chicken in the same pan.
Allow the flavors to meld for a minute or two.
Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over each piece of chicken.
This version relies solely on animal-based ingredients—chicken, salt, butter, and optionally cream and cheese—to maintain a strictly carnivore-friendly profile. Adjust the amounts of butter, cream, and cheese based on your dietary preferences.