Description
Indulge in this culinary experience that features a crispy Parmesan crust enveloping juicy chicken, all smothered in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1-inch thick)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- All-purpose flour
- Large eggs
- Fresh garlic (4-6 cloves, finely minced)
- Heavy cream
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set Up the Breading Station: Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place all-purpose flour. In the second dish, whisk together large eggs. In the third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in the panko-Parmesan mixture. Set aside on a clean plate.
- Pan-Fry the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter. Cook the breaded chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm on a wire rack.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Reduce heat and add butter to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and season to taste.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: For the crispiest crust, ensure each piece of chicken is thoroughly coated at each stage of the breading process. Fresh garlic is essential for the sauce's flavor.