Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Sauce
A delightful blend of crispy, cheesy chicken paired with a luxuriously creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl.
- Beat the eggs until smooth in another bowl.
- Place the all-purpose flour in a third bowl.
- Season the chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each breast in the flour, then dip them into the beaten eggs, followed by the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and dried herbs, allowing to simmer until thickened.
- Serve the crispy chicken drizzled with the creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet over low heat with a splash of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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