Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is the ultimate easy dinner idea that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy Parmesan crust, all drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce that’s irresistibly rich. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish. Serve it alongside pasta, roasted vegetables, or fluffy mashed potatoes for a complete meal that everyone will love. With wholesome ingredients and simple preparation, you’ll find yourself making this dish time and again!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add seasoned chicken.
- Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove chicken from the skillet; set aside.
- Lower heat; add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in cream while stirring; add Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in spinach if using; simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it; simmer for one minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg