Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and panko crust, served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. It's a simple yet delicious meal perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- to taste fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat with the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In a skillet, sauté minced garlic over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and Dijon mustard to the skillet, simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the creamy garlic sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve with sautéed spinach or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.