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

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible parmesan crusted chicken bathed in a luxurious creamy garlic sauce. This easy skillet chicken recipe delivers crispy, cheesy goodness with restaurant-quality results perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by placing breasts between plastic wrap and pounding to 1/2-inch thickness
  2. Create parmesan crust by whisking eggs in one bowl and combining breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in another
  3. Dip chicken in egg wash, then press firmly into breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly
  4. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown
  5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside
  6. Make creamy garlic sauce by melting butter in same skillet, adding garlic and cooking until fragrant
  7. Sprinkle flour over garlic and cook 1 minute, then gradually whisk in chicken broth
  8. Stir in heavy cream and fresh thyme, simmer until sauce thickens (3-4 minutes)
  9. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2 minutes to heat through

Notes

Let breaded chicken rest 10-15 minutes before cooking for extra crispy crust. For thinner cutlets, slice chicken breasts horizontally. Adjust sauce consistency with extra chicken broth or flour as needed.