Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts Approximately 1 to 1.25 pounds total
- Salt Salt To taste
- Pepper Freshly ground black pepper To taste
Breading
- 2 large eggs, beaten For dredging
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko) For coating the chicken
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese Used half for breading and half for sauce
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced For flavoring the sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream Creates a rich and creamy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter For cooking the chicken
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Butterfly or pound the chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station with beaten eggs in one bowl, breadcrumbs mixed with half of the grated Parmesan cheese in another.
Cooking
- Dip each piece of chicken into the eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken in batches until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside; in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits, then stir in the remaining Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning creamy sauce over, and let simmer for a moment.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure chicken is patted dry before coating. Let cooked chicken rest before serving to keep it moist.