Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a show-stopping dish that features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden Parmesan crust and drizzled with a rich garlic sauce. This easy-to-make recipe will elevate your dinner table, impressing family and friends alike. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, every bite delivers mouthwatering flavors that are sure to delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and pat chicken breasts dry.
- In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; in another bowl, whisk an egg with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear each breast for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- In a separate saucepan, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle creamy garlic sauce over baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg