Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Sauce
A celebration of flavors and textures with crispy chicken and a rich garlic cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs together in a shallow bowl.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant, about one minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the garlic sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra crispy crust, let the coated chicken sit for a few minutes before searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg