Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Dreamy Garlic Cream Sauce
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Dreamy Garlic Cream Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that elevates any weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy Parmesan and panko crust, perfectly complemented by a rich garlic cream sauce. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and impress your family or guests alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Coat each chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the garlic cream sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg