Description
A comforting dish featuring a golden, cheesy crust and tender chicken breast, complemented by a rich garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1–1.25 lb total)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral oil with a high smoke point
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and set a rack in the center.
- Combine 1 cup Parmesan with 1 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in another bowl. Spread the seasoned flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast first in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and press into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mix to coat evenly.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat in an ovenproof skillet. Add the chicken and brown for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes until the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken bakes, return the skillet to medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in Italian seasoning. Simmer for 4–6 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Serve the chicken hot, spooning the garlic cream sauce over each breast and finishing with chopped parsley.
Notes
Start the sauce when the chicken has 8–10 minutes left in the oven to finish everything together.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian