Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is the perfect solution for a delicious weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for special occasions. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy parmesan crust, all generously drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce. The combination of flavors and textures makes this dish irresistible and sure to satisfy everyone at your table. Serve it alongside pasta, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small to medium chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 cup chopped spinach
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the cream and stir continuously.
- Mix in Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese until smooth. If desired, add chopped spinach and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning the creamy sauce over each piece. Simmer together for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg