Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines crispiness and creaminess, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy panko and Parmesan crust, all topped with a rich garlic sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. In just 25 minutes, you can create a gourmet meal that feels comforting yet elegant. Whether you’re serving it over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh greens, this flavorful chicken dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- For the sauce, sauté minced garlic in the skillet, then add cream and seasoning. Simmer until thickened and stir in Parmesan.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg