Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce
A delightful dish featuring golden-crusted chicken paired with a rich and creamy garlic sauce, perfect for dinner gatherings or a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for breading
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water to mix with eggs
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons olive oil for frying
For the Garlic Cream Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for the roux
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to add to the sauce
- to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: In one shallow dish, add all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper; in another dish, mix eggs with water; in a third dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
Breading and Frying the Chicken
- Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add breaded chicken breasts. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Baking and Making Sauce
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Stir in flour to create a roux and cook for another minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, cooking until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Plating
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Place on serving plates and drizzle with garlic cream sauce, garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables. Adding a squeeze of lemon juice enhances the flavors beautifully.