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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce on a baking sheet with golden crust and fresh parsley

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Crispy baked chicken breasts coated in a golden Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, served with a simple two-ingredient creamy garlic sauce and fresh parsley.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 590

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko or regular
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream for the creamy garlic sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, for the sauce
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • 2 shallow bowls
  • Small saucepan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. This is the most important step for crust adhesion.
  3. Set up a breading station with two shallow bowls. Whisk eggs in one bowl. Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the second bowl.
  4. Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, let excess drip off, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture on both sides until well coated.
  5. Arrange coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F in the thickest part.
  6. While chicken bakes, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Do not let it boil rapidly. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Let chicken rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle creamy garlic sauce over each piece, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before breading for best crust adhesion. Panko breadcrumbs produce a crunchier crust. Store chicken and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken in a 375 degree F oven for 10 minutes to restore crunch. Do not let the cream sauce boil rapidly or it may break.