Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Panko for extra crunch)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, for frying

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Breading Station: In one bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
3. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs onto the chicken to adhere well.
4. Pan-Fry: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and finish cooking in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).

Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

1. Sauté  Garlic: In the same skillet used for the chicken, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Incorporate  Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

Drizzle Sauce: Spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley

Plate the Chicken: Place the Parmesan crusted chicken on a serving platter.