Print

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A golden, crunchy chicken dish drizzled with a silky garlic cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1.5 lb total)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying (about 2–3 tbsp)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for the garlic sauce)
  • Optional herbs: chopped parsley, thyme, or chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Position a rack in the center.
  2. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. If breasts are uneven, gently pound to even thickness.
  3. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Season the breadcrumb mix with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the eggs, then press into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture to coat well.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with enough olive oil to coat the bottom. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken. Cook without moving until golden, about 3–4 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer the seared breasts to a baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part. Rest the chicken 5 minutes before serving.
  7. While the chicken bakes, make the garlic cream: in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, sauté minced garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil or butter until fragrant (30–45 seconds). Add the heavy cream and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened, 3–5 minutes.
  8. Spoon the warm garlic sauce over the chicken and serve.

Notes

Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make it GF. For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half.

Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/parmesan-crusted-chicken/