Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any dinner occasion. This dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy parmesan crust, topped with a rich and creamy garlic sauce that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight meal or hosting a special gathering, this recipe is both simple and delicious. It pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes, making it versatile enough to satisfy every palate. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small to medium chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crispy; set aside.
- Lower heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add cream, stirring continually until combined.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and parmesan until smooth. Add chopped spinach if desired; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, simmer briefly, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg