Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a rich and savory dish that pairs crispy chicken with a luxurious, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this restaurant-worthy recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko preferred)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Flatten the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Bread the Chicken:
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, and coat thoroughly with the Parmesan mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble and Serve: Serve the chicken topped with creamy garlic sauce and your choice of sides.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free options.
Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
