Best Ever Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Sauce
Crispy parmesan-breaded chicken breasts served with a rich and velvety garlic cream sauce. A restaurant-quality dinner in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge chicken in egg, then press into a mixture of Parmesan, panko, and spices.
3. Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden. Remove.
4. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
5. Whisk in chicken broth to deglaze, then add heavy cream.
6. Simmer sauce for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
7. Return chicken to pan or pour sauce over cutlets.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best crust.
Replace panko with almond flour for a keto-friendly version.
Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.