Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust, pan-fried to golden perfection, and served in a rich, creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.2 kg)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried herbs (basil, oregano mix)
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of breadcrumbs and half the Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken breast lightly in flour, then dip in egg, and press into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth or white wine, scraping up browned bits.
- Pour in the cream, stir in the remaining Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce or paprika to the breadcrumb coating.
- Half-and-half or evaporated milk can be used as a lighter alternative to heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to prevent the sauce from breaking.
- Avoid microwaving leftovers as it can make the crust soggy and the sauce separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared and Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving