Description
This Crispy Parmesan Chicken is golden, juicy, and coated in a flavorful Parmesan crust, served with a rich, creamy garlic sauce that takes it to the next level! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crispy Parmesan Chicken (Serves 4):
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise (to make 4 cutlets)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Rich Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Set up a breading station:
- Bowl 1: Flour
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs + Parmesan cheese
- Dip each chicken cutlet into flour, then egg, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Make the Garlic Sauce:
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until thick and creamy.
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Serve & Enjoy!
- Pour the rich garlic sauce over the crispy chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted veggies.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning in the garlic sauce to taste.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 145mg