Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
Indulge in a delightful meal with this Parmesan Crusted Chicken topped with a rich and creamy Garlic Sauce. A perfect combination of flavors that will impress your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts in beaten eggs, then coat with the Parmesan mixture. Cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Garlic Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, stir in flour, then whisk in chicken broth. Add cream and Parmesan, cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a complete meal.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
