Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Rich Garlic Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that elevates simple chicken breasts into a gourmet experience. Coated in a crunchy layer of Panko breadcrumbs and freshly grated Parmesan, each bite reveals tender, juicy meat complemented by a velvety garlic sauce. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is easy enough for beginners while still offering a touch of elegance for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your 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, combine Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and Italian seasoning; simmer until thickened.
- Serve the crispy chicken drizzled with garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg