Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Indulge in this Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce, a delightful dish that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts with a velvety, rich garlic sauce. Perfect for family dinners, date nights, or meal prep, this recipe delivers exceptional flavor in just 25 minutes. The irresistible combination of Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs creates a crunchy crust that pairs beautifully with the creamy sauce. Elevate your mealtime experience with this easy-to-make Italian-American classic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small–medium chicken breasts (or 2 large, halved)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, combine ½ cup grated Parmesan and ½ cup panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat both sides of each chicken breast with the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and add Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
- If using spinach, add it to the skillet to wilt.
- Stir in remaining Parmesan cheese; let sauce thicken slightly.
- Cover skillet; cook chicken for an additional 8–10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; serve chicken topped with creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg