Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This recipe combines crispy chicken with a luscious, herb-infused cream sauce for a truly satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 small–medium chicken breasts (or 2 large, halved)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts: Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: In a shallow dish, mix grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Press the mixture onto both sides of each chicken breast.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the coated chicken until crispy.
- Prepare the sauce: Add garlic to the skillet, then pour in cream and Italian seasoning. Stir in Parmesan cheese and wilt spinach if using.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the skillet and let the chicken cook through.
- Plate and serve: Adjust seasoning if needed, then plate the chicken and top with the creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Italian-Inspired, Dinner Recipe
