Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce features a crispy, golden crust and a rich, velvety sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. It’s the perfect balance of indulgence and simplicity, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions.
- Author: Bluebella
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Butter
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down slightly to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- While the chicken is baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in more Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the chicken drizzled with the creamy garlic sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian herbs for an hour for enhanced flavor. You can also experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar for a unique taste.