Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a comforting and flavor-packed dish that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with a rich and velvety garlic cream sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or plain)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 egg, beaten
For the garlic cream sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1 In a shallow bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the egg.
2 Dip each chicken breast into the egg, then coat thoroughly in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4 In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5 Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
6 Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7 Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer together for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
8 Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the cream. Serve over fettuccine, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.