Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce, a perfect blend of crispy chicken paired with a creamy, garlicky sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven. Pound chicken breasts. Prepare bowls with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and seasonings.
- Dredge and Coat: Coat chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken in skillet, then bake in the oven.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add broth and cream, then simmer with Parmesan until thickened.
- Final Steps: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- Pair with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
