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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Sauce Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For dredging
  • 2 large eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Or standard Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp olive oil For frying
  • 2 tbsp butter Unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create cutlets or pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Set Up Dredging Station: Prepare three shallow bowls. Place flour in the first. Beat the eggs in the second. In the third, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  • Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the flour (shaking off excess), then the egg wash, and finally press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to ensure a thick, even coating.
  • Pan Fry: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (in batches if necessary) and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove chicken and set aside on a warm plate.
  • Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it reduce slightly (about 2 minutes).
  • Finish the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve: Return the chicken to the pan to warm through briefly, or plate the chicken and spoon the creamy garlic sauce generously over the top.