Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce comes together quickly in your kitchen, delivering restaurant-quality flavor without complicated steps. Crispy cheese-coated chicken drowns in a silky garlic sauce that makes dinner feel special and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
Cheese and Coating:
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup parmesan, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper in a shallow dish for your coating mixture.
- Whisk 2 eggs thoroughly in a separate bowl for dipping.
- Use paper towels to completely dry your chicken breasts, removing excess moisture.
- Dunk each chicken breast into the whisked eggs, ensuring full coverage.
- Press the parmesan mixture firmly onto each chicken breast, creating a thick, even coating.
- Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place coated chicken into hot skillet, cooking 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping warm.
- Without cleaning the skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Finely mince 4 cloves of garlic and sauté 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup chicken broth into the skillet.
- Simmer sauce 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped parsley into the sauce, stirring gently.
- Drizzle the warm, creamy sauce generously over your crispy chicken before serving.
Notes
- Make sure chicken breasts are evenly pounded to ensure uniform cooking and crispy coating.
- Pressing parmesan mixture firmly onto chicken helps create a thick, crunchy crust that seals in moisture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a crispy texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature, guaranteeing perfectly cooked protein without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 511 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg