Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a culinary delight that brings together tender, golden chicken breasts and a rich, velvety sauce. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, packing an explosion of flavors that will keep you coming back for more. With its delightful crunch and creamy goodness, every bite is a celebration of comfort food bliss.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Coat each chicken breast in the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer seared chicken to the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well.
- Once the chicken is done baking, drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over each piece before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in buttermilk or seasoned yogurt for a few hours prior to cooking. To lighten the dish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. You can also replace chicken with turkey or tofu and enhance the sauce with fresh herbs like parsley or basil.