Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying meal with crispy chicken and a rich, velvety garlic sauce. It’s easy to make and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat it evenly with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the creamy garlic sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of panko.
If you prefer dark meat, you can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
For extra cheesiness, add mozzarella to the Parmesan crust.
Serve with sautéed spinach or roasted vegetables for added nutrition and flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat the chicken in a skillet to maintain its crispiness, or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
Make the creamy garlic sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
