Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is the perfect dinner recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts with a golden, crunchy Parmesan crust, all topped with a luscious garlic cream sauce. This easy and quick dish is ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, promising to impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small to medium chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 cup chopped spinach
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crispy, then set aside.
- Lower heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds before adding cream, stirring continuously.
- Mix in Italian seasoning and Parmesan until smooth; add spinach if desired and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, simmer for an additional minute, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg