Description
Parmesan crusted chicken brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a golden, cheesy coating that makes taste buds dance. Creamy garlic sauce drizzled on top turns this classic dish into a restaurant-worthy meal your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Seasonings and Coatings:
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Pepper
Sauce and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup spinach
Instructions
- Create a seasoning mixture by sprinkling 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper evenly across your chicken breasts.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Sear each chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior, then transfer to a clean plate.
- Mix ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese with ½ cup panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
- Press the cheese-breadcrumb mixture firmly onto both sides of each seared chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer crusted chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and coating appears crisp and golden.
- Mince 3-4 garlic cloves while chicken bakes.
- Using the same skillet, sauté minced garlic over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 1 cup cream into the skillet and add 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Stir ½ cup Parmesan cheese into the sauce until melted and smooth.
- Optional: Fold 1 cup chopped spinach into the sauce and cook until slightly wilted.
- Drizzle warm sauce generously over your crispy chicken before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and crispy coating.
- Grate Parmesan fresh for the best flavor and optimal coating adherence to the chicken.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help the Parmesan crust stick perfectly and create maximum crispiness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap panko with almond flour or crushed pork rinds to maintain the crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg