Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Rich Garlic Sauce is a show-stopping dish that combines a crunchy, golden-brown exterior with a creamy, garlicky sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe balances flavor and simplicity. With just a few ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll be serving up restaurant-quality chicken in no time. The delightful aroma will have everyone flocking to the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Serve crispy chicken drizzled with garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg