Description
Craving a meal that’s rich, crispy, and restaurant-worthy? This *Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Garlic Sauce* is your answer. With golden, pan-fried chicken coated in a savory Parmesan crust and smothered in a luxuriously creamy garlic sauce, it’s comfort food at its best. Perfect for quick dinners, indulgent weekend meals, or impressive dinner ideas for guests — this easy recipe is packed with flavor and texture. Whether you’re after a hearty weeknight dish or need new food ideas to shake up your dinner routine, this creamy chicken recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 eggs beaten
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2.5 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves finely minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1.25 cups heavy cream
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Pound to even thickness using a mallet or rolling pin.
2. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Set up dredging station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mix of Parmesan and breadcrumbs in a third.
4. Coat chicken by dredging in flour, dipping in egg, and pressing into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mix.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
6. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
7. Stir in flour and cook for another 30 seconds, then gradually whisk in heavy cream.
8. Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until sauce thickens (3–5 minutes).
9. Plate chicken and pour sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melt and flavor compared to pre-shredded types.
To lighten the dish, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce the oil during frying.
Let the crust set before flipping the chicken to keep the coating intact and extra crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg