Description
This crispy parmesan chicken is coated in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce, making it an irresistible dish perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. It’s surprisingly easy to whip up, making it a go-to for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), pounded to an even thickness
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for sauce)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by prepping your chicken breasts. Place them between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Set up your breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In the second dish, add the beaten eggs. In the third dish, mix the breadcrumbs with grated parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast into the flour, coating both sides, then shake off any excess.
- Next, dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring full coverage.
- Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Set aside on a plate while you prepare the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough olive oil to cover the bottom. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts in batches and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer for another minute until creamy.
- Serve the crispy chicken topped with the dreamy garlic cream sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use high-quality parmesan cheese for the best flavor. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 45
Keywords: crispy chicken, parmesan chicken, garlic cream sauce, easy dinner, comfort food