Description
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken coated in Parmesan cheese, served with a rich garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dip chicken breasts in beaten egg, then coat with the Parmesan mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in parsley and serve the sauce over the crispy chicken.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better texture.
- Adjust salt to taste if using salted butter.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, Parmesan, garlic sauce, easy dinner