Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a restaurant-quality dish made at home! Crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts coated in a flavorful Parmesan crust, served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
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- For the Parmesan Crusted Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or Italian-style)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with the Parmesan mixture.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine & Serve:
- Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the chicken at 400°F for 10 minutes after frying.
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding more broth if needed.
- Can be made gluten-free with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
