Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe that is perfect for a satisfying dinner. The crispy chicken coated with Parmesan and breadcrumbs, served with a velvety garlic sauce, is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying)
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Coat the chicken: In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or sautéed vegetables.
- Chicken can be sliced for sandwiches or wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
