Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of crispy Parmesan chicken topped with a rich garlic sauce. This savory dish combines tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy Parmesan breadcrumb crust, served with a creamy garlic sauce that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Prepare Dredging Station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, egg, and the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook Chicken: Pan-fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Keep warm.
- Make Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add flour, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to enjoy the creamy sauce fully.
- For extra crispiness, bake the breaded chicken at 400°F for 20 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
