Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delicious dish featuring crispy chicken breasts coated in Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs, served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
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
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, mix together ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and ½ cup panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly press the mixture onto both sides of each chicken breast, ensuring an even coating.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken breasts and sear for about 3–4 minutes per side until a golden, crispy crust forms.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute), being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the cream and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning (or oregano). Stir well to combine.
- If using spinach, add it now and let it wilt into the sauce.
- Stir in the ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Cover the skillet and let the chicken cook through for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Plate the chicken and generously spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the top.
- Enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, coat chicken in a mix of parmesan and panko breadcrumbs.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Use fresh parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg