Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the savory delight of Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances crispy chicken breasts and a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner, date night, or meal prep for the week ahead. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, you’ll be serving up a flavorful dish that your loved ones will want to savor again and again. The combination of rich flavors and satisfying textures makes it a crowd-pleaser, perfect for all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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 or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: 1 cup chopped spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Mix Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In another pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese; add spinach if desired.
- Serve crispy chicken topped with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg