Description
A delicious and easy recipe for parmesan crusted chicken served with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- In another dish, beat the eggs.
- In a third dish, place the flour.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the chicken topped with the creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg