Description
Delicious chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust, served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small–medium chicken breasts (or 2 large, halved)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken: Lightly season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Prepare coating: In a shallow bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and lay the coated chicken in the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Make sauce: Remove chicken, lower the heat to medium-low, and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add cream: Pour in the cream, followed by the Italian seasoning. Stir gently to combine.
- Incorporate spinach & cheese: If adding spinach, toss it in until it wilts, then sprinkle in grated Parmesan.
- Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Plate the chicken and generously spoon creamy garlic sauce over the top.
Notes
Pair with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, parmesan, creamy sauce, easy dinner, Italian recipe