Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce is a delicious and satisfying dish featuring crispy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, served with a rich garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs. Place the flour in a third shallow dish.
- Take each chicken breast and dredge it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, then coat it with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the garlic cream sauce. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the dried Italian herbs, if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the garlic cream sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with chicken broth.
- For added flavor, mix in some grated lemon zest into the cream sauce.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 300mg