Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce

Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce is a dish that brings comfort and elegance to your dinner table. Featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy, cheesy crust and topped with a luxurious garlic-infused cream sauce, this recipe is perfect for impressing family and friends alike. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, the delightful flavors and textures of this dish will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Readers will love its simple steps and the fact that it elevates a regular chicken meal into something extraordinary.

Imagine plating up a golden-brown chicken breast, the crispy coating glistening as you drizzle that creamy garlic sauce over the top. Every bite will make you wonder how something so delicious can be made at home with just a few ingredients. This recipe is not just about the food; it’s about creating memories and enjoying the little moments around the dinner table.

This is what the finished dish looks like when perfectly baked.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation includes gathering ingredients and mixing the right ratios for the breading.

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
3. In a shallow dish, place the flour and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. In another dish, whisk together the eggs and water until combined.
5. In a third dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
6. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
7. Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks.
8. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
9. Add the coated chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
10. Once browned, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
11. While the chicken is baking, melt the butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
12. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
13. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
14. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thickened, approximately 5-7 minutes.
15. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the additional 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
16. Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven. Serve the crispy chicken topped with the garlic cream sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

Tips & Variations

• Ingredient substitutions: You can use chicken thighs if you prefer, as they will be juicier. Try using gluten-free all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
• Optional variations: For a kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic cream sauce. You could also incorporate sautéed mushrooms or spinach into the sauce for added flavor and nutrition.
• Storage or reheating tips: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through to maintain the crispiness.

Recipe Information

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Total time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy

Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce

550kcal

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Prep 20 minutes mins

Cook 30 minutes mins

Total 50 minutes mins

A comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy, cheesy crust and topped with a luxurious garlic-infused cream sauce. Perfect for impressing family and friends at any dinner occasion.

Servings 4 servings

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

• ▢ 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts You can use chicken thighs for juiciness.
• ▢ Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 2 tablespoons water
• ▢ 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• ▢ 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use additional Parmesan for the sauce.
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• ▢ 4 tablespoons olive oil

For the Garlic Cream Sauce

• ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup chicken broth
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream
• ▢ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese To stir into the sauce.
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Method

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Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
3. In a shallow dish, place the flour and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. In another dish, whisk together the eggs and water until combined.
5. In a third dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
6. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
7. Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks.

Cooking

1. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the coated chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3. Once browned, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Making the Sauce

1. While the chicken is baking, melt the butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thickened, approximately 5-7 minutes.
5. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the additional 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving

1. Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven.
2. Serve the crispy chicken topped with the garlic cream sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories550kcalCarbohydrates40gProtein35gFat30gSaturated Fat15gSodium800mgFiber2gSugar1g

Notes

For a kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic cream sauce. You could also incorporate sautéed mushrooms or spinach into the sauce for added flavor and nutrition. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through to maintain the crispiness.

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