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Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce: Your New Favorite Weeknight Dinner

This crispy Parmesan chicken with creamy garlic sauce combines crunchy texture with rich, savory flavors, delivering restaurant-quality chicken at home. The perfect balance of crispy coating and tender chicken topped with a luxurious garlic sauce makes this an ideal weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 525
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken - Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness
  2. Set Up Your Breading Station - Create three separate bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning
  3. Bread the Chicken - Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat generously in the Parmesan-panko mixture, pressing firmly to ensure the coating sticks
  4. Cook to Perfection - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), then remove chicken and set aside
  5. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce - In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning and simmer until sauce thickens slightly
  6. Serve and Enjoy - Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately

Notes

Don't skip pounding chicken for even thickness, use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor, let breaded chicken rest for 5 minutes before cooking, don't overcrowd the skillet, and use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.