Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved into cutlets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat in the mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Pour the creamy garlic sauce over the crispy chicken and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- For extra flavor, mix in dried basil or Italian seasoning.
- For a keto-friendly version, use crushed rinds instead of breadcrumbs.
- For a lighter sauce, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared, Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
