Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce brings restaurant-quality magic to your weeknight dinner table with minimal effort. Golden chicken breasts coated in cheesy breadcrumbs and drizzled with a silky garlic sauce will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Breading/Topping:
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce:
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1 cup chopped spinach
Instructions
- Salt both sides of 4 chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pat the meat dry with paper towels to ensure crispy exterior.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers and looks slightly wavy.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts into hot skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes on first side until golden brown edges appear.
- Flip chicken and cook opposite side for additional 5-6 minutes. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer cooked chicken to clean plate. Reduce skillet heat to medium-low.
- Mince 3-4 garlic cloves very finely. Drop into same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into skillet. Stir continuously to prevent scorching and create smooth consistency.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning and ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan into cream mixture. Whisk until sauce becomes uniform.
- Add 1 cup chopped spinach if desired. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon warm sauce generously over each breast. Heat together for 1 additional minute.
- Plate chicken and drizzle remaining cream sauce directly over the top. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Seasoning is key, so don’t be shy with salt and pepper when preparing the chicken for maximum flavor.
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer, aiming for 165°F to ensure safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories without losing creaminess.
- Gluten-free diners can swap standard Parmesan for a certified gluten-free version and ensure all other ingredients meet dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg