Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A delightful dish that combines crispy chicken with a rich creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Flattened to an even thickness
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For the crust
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning
- 2 eggs Beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing garlic
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For the sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat in the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and the Italian seasoning, simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.