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Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

This crispy Parmesan chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right from your skillet with minimal effort and maximum flavor. The combination of crunchy Parmesan-crusted chicken and a rich, velvety garlic sauce transforms an ordinary weeknight into something special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by placing chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pounding them to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast first in flour (shaking off excess), then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture. Press the coating gently to ensure it adheres well.
  4. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Add cream and Parmesan, simmering until slightly thickened. Stir in parsley and season to taste.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top, or serve sauce alongside. Garnish with additional Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for superior crust; don't crowd the pan when cooking chicken; let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to redistribute juices.