Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a restaurant-quality meal made easily at home.
Ingredients
- Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly pounded)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
- In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, then coat thoroughly in the Parmesan mixture. Press gently to adhere.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and cream, stirring to combine. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan until smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Finish
Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a restaurant-quality meal made easily at home. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a savory Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, then pan-seared until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining juicy inside. The rich, creamy garlic sauce is made in the same skillet, capturing all the flavorful browned bits from the chicken. Fresh garlic, butter, cream, and Parmesan come together to create a velvety sauce that perfectly complements the crisp crust. This dish strikes the perfect balance between crunchy texture and silky smooth sauce, making it an impressive yet comforting dinner option. Serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Elegant enough for entertaining yet simple enough for weeknights, this chicken recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
