Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is a delightful culinary experience that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a golden, crunchy Parmesan crust, generously drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. With just a few key ingredients, you can create a dish that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, then coat generously with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the garlic sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about one minute). Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth until combined and slightly thickened.
- Serve crispy chicken drizzled with rich garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg