Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce. A golden, crispy chicken breast coated with Parmesan and herbs, paired with a decadent garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mixture. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened. Whisk in Parmesan cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, combine panko and regular breadcrumbs.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
