Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that elevates weeknight dinners to five-star experiences. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts, coated in a crunchy parmesan crust and served with a luscious garlic sauce. The combination of flavors and textures will leave your taste buds craving more. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this dish promises warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down firmly to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well.
- Simmer sauce for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Serve baked chicken drizzled with creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg