Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that combines juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy parmesan crust, topped with a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it both delicious and efficient. Whether paired with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad, this savory meal is sure to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small to medium chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat and add minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds. Add cream, stirring continuously.
- Mix in Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese until smooth. Stir in spinach if using; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Simmer for an additional minute before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg