Crispy Parmesan Chicken
Crispy Parmesan Chicken is a dish that promises to elevate your dinner experience. Imagine juicy, golden chicken breasts coated in a crunchy blend of Parmesan and Italian herbs, all topped with a rich garlic cream sauce. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. In just a few steps, you can create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 2. In a shallow bowl, mix grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- 3. Dredge each chicken breast in the cheese mixture until fully coated.
- 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 5. Remove chicken and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute), then slowly stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- 6. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it, letting everything cook together for an additional minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg