Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines crispy, flavorful chicken with a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the creamy garlic sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, then dredge in the Parmesan mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, whisk in flour, then slowly add chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Finish the dish: Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over each piece, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed veggies.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and bake the chicken instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
