Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
A delicious Parmesan Crusted Chicken dish served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust, pan-seared to golden perfection and simmered in a creamy garlic sauce infused with Italian herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 small–medium chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance their flavor.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs thoroughly. This mixture will form the crispy crust for the chicken.
- Coat the Chicken: Carefully coat each chicken breast with the Parmesan and panko mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even and sticky crust that will stay on during cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Add olive oil to the hot skillet and place the coated chicken breasts in it. Cook each side for 5 to 7 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Make the Garlic Sauce: Using the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant but not burnt. Pour in the cream and add Italian seasoning, stirring well to combine and develop a flavorful creamy sauce.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the creamy garlic sauce. Let them simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes so the chicken can absorb the savory flavors of the sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use light cream for a lighter sauce or heavy cream for a richer texture.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic when sautéing as it can become bitter.
- Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the chicken breasts; ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crispiness compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- For a lower fat option, substitute olive oil with cooking spray and use light cream.
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