Description
A family-friendly meal that combines golden brown chicken with a lush garlic cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, pat them dry.
- In a shallow dish, place flour and season with salt and pepper.
- In another dish, whisk together eggs and water.
- In a third dish, mix Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cream until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the chicken topped with garlic cream sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Store leftover chicken and sauce separately for better reheating results. Serve with buttered noodles or rustic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg