Description
A crowd-pleasing recipe featuring crispy, golden Parmesan-crusted chicken served with a luxurious creamy garlic sauce. This dish is easy to prepare, perfect for any occasion, and pairs beautifully with pasta, potatoes, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Coat chicken breasts with beaten eggs, then coat in a breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, deglaze with chicken broth, then stir in cream, Parmesan, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Swap panko for gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Chicken with Garlic Sauce, Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken