Description
Indulge in the crispy goodness of Parmesan-crusted chicken paired with a velvety garlic sauce that will elevate your dining experience. This recipe combines the perfect blend of flavors and textures for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
For the Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Keep warm.
- Make the Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, cook briefly, whisk in flour, pour in broth and cream, add seasoning and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve: Drizzle crispy chicken with garlic sauce, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
