Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Rich Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy Parmesan crust, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests, this dish combines rich flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- In another bowl, whisk an egg until frothy; dip each chicken breast in the egg and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- For the garlic sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer until slightly thickened. Add lemon juice before serving.
- Drizzle the sauce over the crispy chicken and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg