Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Creamy Garlic Sauce is a restaurant-worthy main that comes together in minutes. Tender chicken is coated in a savory parmesan-breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection, and smothered in a velvety garlic cream sauce. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining, this flavorful dish pairs well with pasta or greens. Easy pantry ingredients deliver bold flavor, a crispy crust, and a silky sauce in one impressive skillet-friendly meal. Makes four servings with simple steps and converts everyday chicken into a showpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk or cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts lightly to even thickness.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs. In another, mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat fully in the parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake 20–25 minutes, or until crispy and fully cooked.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 more minute. Slowly whisk in milk or cream.
- Add parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thick and creamy.
- Pour sauce over the baked chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Tip: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2–3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Creamy Garlic Sauce, crispy chicken, garlic sauce, baked chicken, weeknight dinner, Italian-inspired chicken, parmesan crusted chicken