Description
A delicious Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe featuring crispy chicken breasts coated with a flavorful Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, for pan-frying
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons 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
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch to ensure uniform cooking. In a shallow dish, combine the grated Parmesan, Italian-style breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Dip each chicken breast first into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for an additional 1 minute to create a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and continue cooking the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet to coat with the sauce, or spoon the creamy garlic sauce over plated chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve alongside mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version of the sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted asparagus or a simple green salad.
- The creamy garlic sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated gently before serving.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are pounded evenly to avoid undercooked or overcooked spots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
