Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish featuring golden, crispy chicken breasts smothered in a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining, this easy recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- For the Parmesan Crusted Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound and Season: Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Breading Station: Whisk eggs in one bowl. Mix Parmesan and panko in another.
- Bread Chicken: Dip chicken in egg, then coat with Parmesan-panko mixture.
- Pan-Fry Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken 4–5 mins per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to plate and keep warm.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add broth to deglaze the pan.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened. Season to taste.
- Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add red pepper flakes to the crust for heat or Italian herbs for extra flavor.
- You can bake the chicken at 400°F for 18–20 mins if you prefer not to fry.
- Make the sauce up to 2 days ahead; reheat gently before serving.
