Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Sauce brings crispy, cheesy goodness right to your dinner table. Creamy garlic sauce drizzled over golden-brown chicken creates a simple yet satisfying meal your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Dry Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup spinach
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pat 4 chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Combine ½ cup Parmesan cheese and ½ cup panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Mix thoroughly.
- Press each chicken breast firmly into the Parmesan-panko mixture, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully place coated chicken into hot pan.
- Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on first side. Flip and repeat cooking process on opposite side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on clean plate. Keep warm.
- Lower skillet temperature to medium. Add 3-4 minced garlic cloves to same pan, stirring constantly for 30-45 seconds.
- Pour 1 cup cream into skillet. Whisk in ½ cup Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring continuously.
- Return chicken to skillet. Cook an additional 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional: Sprinkle 1 cup chopped spinach over chicken during final cooking stage for extra nutrition.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to ensure a crispy crust that sticks perfectly.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor and better adhesion to the chicken.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing to help chicken develop a golden brown exterior without steaming.
- For a gluten-free version, swap panko breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds for an equally crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg