Description

This Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a flavorful main course that features juicy chicken breasts coated in a Parmesan and Panko crust, topped with a rich and savory garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting yet elegant dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 large eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil (for frying or brushing)

For the Garlic Sauce:

4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
Set Up Dredging Stations:
- Bowl 1: flour
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning
Bread the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in eggs, then press into the Parmesan-Panko mixture until well coated.
Cook the Chicken: Pan-fry in olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy, or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18–22 minutes until cooked through and crisp.
Make the Garlic Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter and olive oil until fragrant. Add cream and chicken broth, simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Pour warm garlic sauce over crispy chicken and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-Fried or Baked
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 520
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 150mg