Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

recipe image of chicken breast parmesan cheese heavy cream garlic butter flour breadcrumbs olive oil salt pepper parsley lemon juice arranged on a white marble kitchen counter with clear glass bowls and rustic wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight

C. Motter Cindy

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

A comforting and easy dinner featuring crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken served with a rich creamy garlic sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 ounces each

Coating

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese the real stuff, not the green can
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
1 squeeze lemon juice optional, but brightens everything

Equipment

oven
Baking sheet
skillet,

Method

Prepare the Chicken

Pat each chicken breast dry with paper towels. This helps the crust stick.

Mix the Coating

In another small bowl, stir together the melted butter and olive oil.

Coat the Chicken

Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the Chicken

Make the Sauce

Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Keep stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. Turn off the heat.

Finish the Sauce

Serve

Notes

This recipe is incredibly easy and makes everyone at the table happy. The chicken gets a quick dip in butter and a coating of Parmesan and breadcrumbs, then it bakes while you stir together the silky garlic cream sauce. No fuss, no stress.