Description
A delicious and comforting meal featuring crispy chicken coated in Parmesan and breadcrumbs, topped with a rich creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, pressing down to ensure it sticks well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Serve the chicken with the creamy garlic sauce drizzled on top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Best served hot with roasted vegetables, pasta, or a fresh salad. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken, Parmesan, creamy sauce, Italian, dinner