Description
Crispy, cheesy chicken cutlets pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with a luxurious garlic cream sauce. Simple, satisfying, and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp flour
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream or half & half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken to ½-inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk egg and milk in a bowl. Mix Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another.
- Dip chicken in egg wash, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Pan-fry chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour to make a roux; cook 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in broth and cream until smooth; simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted. Season to taste.
- Return chicken to skillet or plate and top with sauce. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Try panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for more veggies.
- Delicious with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Parmesan chicken, garlic sauce chicken, easy chicken recipe, creamy chicken