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Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce - Restaurant-Style Skillet Dinner

This crispy Parmesan chicken with creamy garlic sauce elevates simple chicken breasts into a restaurant-worthy dinner that's surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If they're thick, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets for even cooking.
  2. Create three shallow bowls: one with flour seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with Parmesan cheese.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Then dip in the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off. Finally, press firmly into the Parmesan cheese until well-coated on both sides.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly.
  6. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Notes

For uniform cooking, pound chicken breasts to even thickness or slice thicker pieces horizontally. Let breaded chicken rest for 5 minutes before cooking to help coating adhere better. If sauce is too thin, simmer a few more minutes. Too thick? Add a splash of chicken broth.