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Parmesan crusted chicken served with creamy garlic sauce on a plate.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

A cozy, show-stopping meal featuring crispy chicken cutlets coated in Parmesan and breadcrumbs, served with a silky garlic cream sauce, perfect for family gatherings or special evenings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken cutlets

  • 4 pieces thin chicken cutlets Make sure they are even in thickness.
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Can use plain or seasoned.
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese For coating.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For frying.

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a rich sauce.
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese For the sauce.
  • to taste Salt & pepper For seasoning.
  • Fresh parsley or thyme To garnish.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper. If some pieces are thicker, gently pound them to even thickness (about ¼–½ inch).

Coating

  • Set up a dredging station: one shallow bowl with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the breadcrumbs mixed with ½ cup grated Parmesan.
  • Lightly press each cutlet into the flour, dipping into the egg, then pressing into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture until well coated. Place the cutlets on a wire rack.

Cooking

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the cutlets and cook about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

Making the Sauce

  • After removing the cooked cutlets, reduce heat to medium, add butter to melt, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, letting it reduce slightly.
  • Stir in heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes. Mix in ¼ cup grated Parmesan until smooth.

Combining Flavors

  • Return the cutlets to the skillet, spooning creamy garlic sauce over them. Heat through for a minute.

Serving

  • Serve immediately with chosen sides such as mashed potatoes or green salad.

Notes

For better internal flavor, season the chicken before coating. Let coated cutlets rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes for extra crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 42gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Creamy Sauce, Crispy Chicken, Garlic
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