Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce – Easy Family Dinner Recipe
Parmesan crusted chicken with creamy garlic sauce is the perfect blend of crispy and creamy! Juicy chicken breasts coated in a golden parmesan crust, paired with a rich garlic cream sauce, make this recipe a comforting and flavorful family dinner that’s simple yet elegant enough for entertaining.
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Cutting board & knife
Ingredients
- 4 thin chicken cutlets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (for sauce)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Coat Cutlets: Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Pan-Fry: Heat olive oil in skillet. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to plate.
- Make Sauce: In same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in broth, cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened. Season to taste.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and garnish with parsley.
- Serve: Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Add spinach or mushrooms to sauce for extra flavor.
- Swap Parmesan for Asiago or Pecorino.
- Sprinkle chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Gluten-free option: use almond flour crust.
- Vegan version: tofu cutlets + cashew cream sauce.
- Rest chicken before saucing to keep crust crisp.