Description
Tender and juicy Parmesan crusted chicken breasts served with a luscious creamy garlic sauce. This recipe is a perfect combination of crispy, savory chicken and a rich, flavorful sauce that will have your taste buds singing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 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
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 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 season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: In a shallow dish, mix together ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and ½ cup panko breadcrumbs. Press the mixture onto both sides of each chicken breast.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the coated chicken breasts until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the sauce: Reduce heat, add minced garlic to the skillet, then pour in cream and Italian seasoning. Add spinach if desired.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the skillet and let the chicken cook through until it reaches 165°F internally.
- Finish and serve: Adjust seasoning, plate the chicken, and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the top. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Chicken Breast Recipe, Italian Chicken Dish
