Description
An indulgent yet quick dish featuring crispy parmesan-coated chicken served with a rich creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small to medium chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the crispy coating by mixing grated Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs together.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Create the creamy garlic sauce by adding minced garlic to the skillet and sautéing for about one minute.
- Add the cream and Italian seasoning, stirring until combined.
- Stir in spinach (if using) and grated Parmesan, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 8–10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the chicken with the creamy sauce spooned generously over the top.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs. Use light cream for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, parmesan, creamy sauce, quick meal, dinner, family-friendly