Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this Zesty Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken, featuring a crispy Parmesan coating and a rich garlic sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-prepare dish brings together tantalizing flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. Whether served for a weeknight meal or special gathering, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- In one bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil.
- Dip each chicken breast into the lemon mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown (165°F internal temperature).
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream; let simmer before seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice.
- Serve baked chicken drizzled with garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg