Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
A cozy and comforting dish featuring crispy, golden-brown Parmesan crusted chicken topped with a rich, creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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 grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Lightly season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the grated Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly in the mixture.
- Sear Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make Sauce: Lower the heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute. Pour in the cream and add the Italian seasoning.
- Add Spinach & Cheese: If using spinach, stir it in until wilted, then sprinkle in more Parmesan and let sauce thicken for 2–3 minutes.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 8–10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Plate the chicken and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the top.
Notes
Use high-quality Parmesan for best flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
