Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Sauce
A comforting dish featuring chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust, served with a rich garlic cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs together.
- Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
- Sear the chicken breasts until golden on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
- Serve the chicken with the garlic sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or pasta. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days, and also work well as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 300mg