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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a crispy, tender chicken dish coated in a golden Parmesan crust and topped with a rich, flavorful garlic cream sauce, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3–4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pound chicken breasts slightly to even thickness.
  3. Mix grated Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
  4. Coat each chicken breast in the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  8. Add chicken broth and simmer for a few minutes, scraping browned bits.
  9. Stir in heavy cream and cook gently until sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  10. Pour creamy garlic sauce over chicken, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use panko crumbs instead of bread crumbs for extra crunch.
  • For low-carb, omit bread crumbs and use only Parmesan cheese for crust.
  • Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
  • Mix fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary into the crust for extra flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Reheat chicken gently in a skillet to keep crust crispy, warm sauce separately before serving.
  • Can use gluten-free bread crumbs to make recipe gluten-free.

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