Description
Golden, crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts served with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. This restaurant-quality dish features juicy chicken with a crunchy exterior, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Parmesan Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp olive oil or butter
Rich Garlic Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme or parsley
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
- Mix Coating: In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then thoroughly coat with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in chicken broth and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season Sauce: Add salt, black pepper, and dried thyme or parsley to enhance flavor.
- Combine & Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best crispiness on the chicken.
- For a lighter approach, chicken can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently to maintain sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
