Description
Tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust, served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will impress your guests or family.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 small–medium chicken breasts (or 2 large, halved)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Crispy Coating:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Crispy Coating: In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Coat the cooked chicken with this mixture.
- Prepare the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and spinach. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Place the Parmesan-crusted chicken on a plate and drizzle with the creamy garlic sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add other herbs or spices to the crispy coating for extra flavor.
- Feel free to customize the sauce by adding sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Italian Recipe, Chicken Dinner