Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Enjoy tender chicken coated in a crispy Parmesan crust and topped with a creamy garlic sauce. This dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 small–medium chicken breasts (or 2 large, halved)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Crispy Coating:
- 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
- Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden brown.
- Make the Crispy Coating: In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Coat the seared chicken with this mixture.
- Prepare the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and spinach. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Assemble: Serve the Parmesan crusted chicken with the creamy garlic sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- You can add extra herbs or spices to the crispy coating for more flavor.
- Feel free to customize the creamy garlic sauce with your favorite ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Dinner Recipe, Italian Chicken Dish