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Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Rich Garlic Sauce

Golden crusted chicken topped with creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
Coating
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to even thickness and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Place flour, egg mixture, and parmesan breadcrumb mixture into separate bowls.
  3. Coat chicken in flour, egg, then parmesan mixture.
  4. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken and melt butter in same skillet.
  7. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  8. Pour in broth and cream, stirring and scraping pan bits.
  9. Add parmesan, salt, and pepper and simmer until slightly thickened.
  10. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

For extra crispiness, bake coated chicken on a rack after searing for 10 minutes.