Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce—a quick and easy recipe that transforms ordinary chicken into a gourmet experience. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, topped off with a rich and creamy garlic sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect for family dinners, date nights, or meal prepping, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your guests and keep your weeknight dinners exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small to medium chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat; add olive oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Mix Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken; sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds.
- Add cream, Italian seasoning, and more Parmesan cheese; stir until smooth.
- If desired, stir in chopped spinach until wilted, return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg