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Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

This crispy Parmesan chicken with creamy garlic sauce is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in under 30 minutes. The combination of crunchy Parmesan-crusted chicken cutlets smothered in a rich, garlic sauce creates a truly satisfying meal that your whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare chicken breasts by placing them between two pieces of plastic wrap and pounding them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch
  2. Set up breading station with three shallow dishes: flour in first dish, beaten eggs in second, and Parmesan cheese mixture in third dish
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  4. Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat evenly with Parmesan breadcrumb mixture
  5. Cook breaded chicken breasts in hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F
  6. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside
  7. In same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter
  8. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant
  9. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from bottom of skillet
  10. Add heavy cream and bring to gentle simmer
  11. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste
  12. Return cooked chicken to skillet, spooning creamy garlic sauce over top
  13. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through, garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately

Notes

For extra crispy chicken: Add cornmeal to breadcrumb mixture or use Panko breadcrumbs. Always pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Let breaded chicken rest 5 minutes before cooking.