Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a gourmet dish that combines crispy chicken with a rich garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap. Pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Set Up Your Dredging Station: Prepare three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, then eggs, and finally the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet with oil and butter. Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, add butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Build the Sauce: Add chicken broth and scrape the pan. Simmer, then stir in heavy cream for 5-7 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning of the sauce. Return chicken to skillet or serve with sauce on plates. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serve with a side of vegetables or pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Chicken Recipe