Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Sauce
A comforting dish featuring crispy Parmesan crusted chicken smothered in a rich garlic 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: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the grated parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture.
- Sear the coated chicken breasts in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer. Stir in fresh herbs and season to taste.
- Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the cooked chicken.
- Serve the chicken with your choice of sides.
Notes
Pairs well with mashed potatoes or fresh pasta. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg