Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is the ultimate easy dinner idea that combines convenience with gourmet flavors. This dish features succulent chicken breasts coated in a golden, crispy parmesan crust, all generously drizzled with a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it pairs effortlessly with your favorite sides like pasta, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your family and friends alike. Get ready to indulge in a savory experience that’s sure to satisfy every palate!
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 with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in the cream, then add Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese; mix until smooth.
- If using spinach, stir it into the sauce for an extra boost of flavor.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for one more minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg