Name: Irresistible Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: Chicken & Breading Foundation:; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), pounded 1/2-inch thick; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 large eggs, whisked; 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs; Garlic Cream Sauce Essentials:; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4-5 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 1/4 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc), optional; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; Flavor & Seasoning:; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Finishing Touches:; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Description

How to make crispy Parmesan chicken with a rich garlic cream sauce that’s easy enough for weeknights and your family will crave.

Ingredients

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Chicken & Breading Foundation:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), pounded 1/2-inch thick
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, whisked
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Garlic Cream Sauce Essentials:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc), optional
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Flavor & Seasoning:
1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Finishing Touches:
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

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Instructions

Prep Breading Station: Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, salt, pepper; one with whisked eggs; one with panko and 1 cup Parmesan. This creates your efficient breading station for the Crispy Parmesan Chicken.
Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly in the panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing firmly. Place breaded chicken on a clean plate. Ensure an even coating for ultimate crispiness.
Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook breaded chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. If using, deglaze with white wine, scraping up any delicious browned bits. This builds the foundation for your garlic cream sauce.
Simmer Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble & Serve: Return the perfectly cooked Crispy Parmesan Chicken to the skillet, coating it in the rich garlic cream sauce, or spoon sauce generously over chicken on individual plates. Garnish with fresh parsley and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.