Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that elevates any meal. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy, cheesy crust and drizzled with a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, mix minced garlic with olive oil.
- Dip each chicken breast in the garlic oil mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir in dried herbs and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the rich garlic sauce over the baked chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (225g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic sauce for up to 24 hours before cooking. - Substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste or add crushed red pepper for heat.