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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe

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5 from 103 reviews
  • Author: Andria
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a savory and indulgent dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust, pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with a rich, creamy garlic sauce infused with Italian seasoning. Perfect for a comforting dinner that’s both crispy and creamy.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 4 small–medium chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for frying

Crust

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

Creamy Garlic Sauce

  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup light or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom for frying the chicken.
  2. Prepare chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper evenly on both sides. If breasts are uneven in thickness or large, gently pound them with a meat mallet to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  3. Make crust mixture: In a bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs thoroughly to create the crispy coating mixture.
  4. Coat chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in the Parmesan-panko mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well to the surface of the chicken.
  5. Cook chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, turning carefully, until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  6. Prepare garlic sauce: In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Add the cream and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning or oregano. Stir continuously and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Serve: Plate the crispy Parmesan crusted chicken breasts and generously spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the top. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use chicken breasts of even size for consistent cooking results.
  • Light cream will make the sauce less rich, heavy cream will yield a fuller flavor and creamier texture.
  • To keep the crust crispy, serve the chicken immediately after frying.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  • You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a subtle spicy kick.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Parmesan crusted chicken, creamy garlic sauce, panko crusted chicken, pan-fried chicken, easy chicken dinner

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