Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish featuring golden brown chicken cutlets topped with a rich and creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise to make 4 thin cutlets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 eggs beaten, for dredging
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs (Panko preferred, for extra crispiness)
- 4 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil, for frying)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for added richness)
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first bowl, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the beaten eggs to the second bowl and the breadcrumbs to the third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it in the breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs if using. Add the Parmesan cheese if desired for a richer sauce.
- Simmer the sauce gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
- Serve the chicken whole or sliced with the warm creamy garlic sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or pasta if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken before breading.
- Serve with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes or pasta.
- If you prefer a lower calorie version, substitute heavy cream with a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg