Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a deliciously crispy dish that elevates your dinner table with its savory flavors and gourmet appeal. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy blend of parmesan and panko breadcrumbs, then cooked to golden perfection. Drizzled with a rich garlic cream sauce, this meal strikes the perfect balance between comfort food and elegance. Ideal for family weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Create three stations: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of parmesan and panko.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg wash, then coat in the parmesan-panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan briefly to warm through before serving drizzled with sauce and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 208mg