Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Parmesan Crusted Chicken served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. This dish features crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts coated in a flavorful mixture of Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs, complemented perfectly by a smooth garlic-infused cream sauce. Ideal for a comforting dinner that’s both elegant and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 small–medium chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoning or oregano, to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light or heavy cream
- Italian seasoning or oregano, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom. This prepares the pan for cooking the chicken evenly and preventing it from sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. If the breasts are uneven in thickness, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
- Coat Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in this mixture, pressing firmly so the coating adheres well.
- Cook Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the preheated skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
- Make Garlic Sauce: In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Pour in the cream and add Italian seasoning or oregano. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Serve: Plate the crispy Parmesan crusted chicken and generously top with the creamy garlic sauce. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Use light cream for a lighter sauce or heavy cream for a richer texture.
- For extra crispiness, you can briefly broil the cooked chicken after coating.
- Substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Adjust garlic quantity in the sauce to your preference for stronger or milder flavor.
- Let the coated chicken rest for a few minutes before cooking to help the crust set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Parmesan crusted chicken, creamy garlic sauce, chicken breast recipe, easy chicken dinner, crispy chicken, garlic cream sauce
