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Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

This restaurant-quality recipe features golden Parmesan-crusted chicken cutlets smothered in a velvety garlic sauce that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers impressive flavor with straightforward preparation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken breasts by pounding to an even 1/2-inch thickness and seasoning both sides with salt and pepper
  2. Set up a breading station with three dishes: flour seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in first dish, beaten eggs in second dish, and Panko breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan in third dish
  3. Coat each chicken breast first in flour mixture, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally press into Parmesan-Panko mixture to create an even coating
  4. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F
  5. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits
  6. Add heavy cream and bring to simmer, stir in grated Parmesan until melted, and optionally thicken with cornstarch mixed with water
  7. Return cooked chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture, don't overcrowd the pan, let chicken come to room temperature before cooking, and allow to rest after cooking to retain juices