Description
Indulge in this delicious Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe that combines crispy chicken with a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Dredge each piece in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and coat with a mixture of Parmesan, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, whisk in chicken broth, simmer. Stir in cream and Parmesan, cook until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Works well with chicken tenders for kids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
