Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Parmesan Crusted Chicken, perfectly golden and crunchy, drizzled with a rich creamy garlic sauce. This dish is a crowd-pleaser, ideal for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings. Each bite delivers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking dish and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Coat each chicken breast in olive oil, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture for even coverage.
- Arrange the coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- For the creamy garlic sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it warm through.
- Mix in additional grated Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper before serving over the baked chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 155mg