Description
This Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is a delicious Italian-inspired main course featuring golden, breaded chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop, this dish combines crispy textures with a velvety sauce that’s ideal for pairing with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. This mixture will create a flavorful crust for the chicken.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each pounded chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated, then dredge it in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating evenly.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm on a plate.
- Make the garlic sauce: In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 tablespoon of flour and cook for 30 seconds to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add liquids to the sauce: Gradually whisk in 1 cup chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer. Then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes smooth and thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce over them. Simmer gently for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top before serving. Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables to enjoy the rich sauce fully.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables to soak up the creamy garlic sauce.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts if preferred for a juicier texture.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour to make this dish gluten-free.
- Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying chicken to maintain crispiness.
