Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce features a crispy Parmesan crust paired with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. The chicken remains tender on the inside, while the sauce adds a luscious, garlicky depth to each bite.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp olive oil, for frying
4 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for the sauce)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow bowl, combine the grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, then dredge it in the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to coat the chicken evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is baking, make the garlic sauce. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cook for another minute, until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the oven and serve with the creamy garlic sauce on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a different twist, use Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese in the crust.
- Add red pepper flakes to the garlic sauce for a spicy kick.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- To make ahead, store the chicken and sauce separately in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add cornstarch mixed with water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
