Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delicious and comforting dish that combines crispy, cheesy chicken with a rich and flavorful sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat it in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the coated chicken in an oven-safe skillet until golden brown on both sides. Bake in the preheated oven until fully cooked.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream and broth, simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Pour the creamy garlic sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use an oven-safe skillet for this recipe.
- You can customize the herbs and spices in the coating to suit your taste preferences.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by simmering for more or less time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Italian
