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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe

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4.4 from 92 reviews
  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful and savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust, cooked to golden perfection, and topped with a rich, creamy garlic sauce infused with Italian seasoning. Perfect for a comforting and elegant dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 4 small–medium chicken breasts
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for cooking

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup light or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. This will ensure the chicken cooks evenly and gets a crispy crust.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper. If any breasts are particularly thick, gently pound them with a meat mallet to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
  3. Make the Coating: In a bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs until well mixed. This mixture will give the chicken a flavorful, crunchy crust.
  4. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the Parmesan-panko mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating evenly on all sides.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the heated skillet. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
  6. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic in a little olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Then add the cream and Italian seasoning, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
  7. Serve: Plate the crispy Parmesan crusted chicken breasts and generously spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the top. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Pounding the chicken breasts ensures even cooking and a tender texture.
  • Use heavy cream for a richer sauce or light cream for a lighter option.
  • Italian seasoning adds a nice herbaceous flavor, but oregano or basil can also be used.
  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the coated chicken for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
  • Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Chicken Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe, Stovetop Chicken, Parmesan Chicken

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