Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken: The Best Garlic Sauce Recipe
This Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy chicken with a rich, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in fresh parsley, then pour sauce over the baked chicken.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for better flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Garlic Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food