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A close-up of Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce, sliced in half to reveal juicy chicken and topped with fresh parsley.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Chicken breasts coated in a parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, pan-fried until golden, and served with a creamy garlic sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 655

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness about 6 oz each
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Shallow dishes
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Set up three shallow dishes. Put the flour in the first dish. Put the beaten eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then dip it in the egg mixture. Press the chicken into the panko mixture, covering it completely.
  3. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese until it melts. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
  6. Place the cooked chicken on plates and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over it. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 655kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 48gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can use regular breadcrumbs instead of panko if you prefer. For a different flavor, add a splash of dry white wine to the skillet after cooking the garlic and let it reduce before you add the cream.

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