Description
A delicious and easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts coated with a crispy Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust, served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce infused with Italian seasoning. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner that feels gourmet.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 4 small–medium chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken. This ensures an even cooking temperature for a crispy exterior.
- Prepare the chicken coating: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese with the panko breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken breast thoroughly in this mixture to form a flavorful crust.
- Cook the chicken: Add the olive oil to the hot skillet. Place the coated chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Make the garlic cream sauce: Using the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic just until fragrant. Pour in the cream and add the Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine the flavors.
- Simmer the chicken in sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the creamy garlic sauce. Allow them to simmer together for 2–3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the rich flavors of the sauce before serving.
Notes
- You can use light or heavy cream depending on your preference for richness.
- For extra crispiness, broil the crusted chicken for 1-2 minutes after pan frying.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad to balance the creamy sauce.
- Leftover chicken keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheats nicely.
- To make the dish gluten free, substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for panko.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Parmesan crusted chicken, creamy garlic sauce, Italian chicken recipe, quick dinner, panko chicken
