Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts served with a velvety, garlicky cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Parmesan Crusted Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the chicken: In a shallow dish, mix Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken until golden brown. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Plate chicken, top with sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for best results.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 32 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 135 milligrams
