Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that elevates simple chicken breasts into a gourmet experience. Each bite reveals a crispy, golden crust made from freshly grated Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs, perfectly complemented by a rich and creamy garlic sauce. This recipe is not only quick and easy—taking less than 30 minutes to prepare—but also impressively versatile. Whether served at a dinner gathering or as a comforting weeknight meal, this flavorful dish is bound to please everyone at your table. Pair it with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and indulgent.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them in a mixture of Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While the chicken bakes, sauté minced garlic in butter, then combine with heavy cream and chicken broth until smooth.
- Serve baked chicken drizzled with the creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg