Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Creamy Garlic Sauce is a culinary delight that combines the crispy, golden-brown texture of the chicken with a rich, velvety sauce. Each bite offers a savory explosion of flavors, with the nuttiness of Parmesan cheese perfectly complementing the aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 4 boneless, skinless (about 1.5 lbs)
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, grated
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup, preferably panko
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken is baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream to the saucepan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; prepare the chicken and sauce separately, then combine before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 45 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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