Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce Delight

This Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a deliciously impressive dish perfect for dinner, combining crisp chicken and a rich garlic sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 pieces

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Breasts A lean protein choice
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing

For the Coating

1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For crunchiness

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce

3 cloves Garlic Minced
1 cup Light Cream or Heavy Cream Choose based on desired richness
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or Oregano
1 cup Spinach Optional, for added nutrition

Equipment

skillet
Shallow dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Allow to rest.
In a shallow dish, combine grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
Coat chicken breasts in the Parmesan and panko mixture.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Add minced garlic to skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
Pour in cream and sprinkle in Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
If using, add spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted.
Stir in more grated Parmesan to thicken sauce, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Plate the chicken and ladle creamy garlic sauce over it before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 45gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Adjust seasoning and sauce to your liking.

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