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Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce: The Ultimate Easy Weeknight Dinner

This restaurant-quality meal features crispy chicken cutlets coated in golden Parmesan crust and smothered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. It delivers impressive flavor and texture that feels indulgent yet comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thickness)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by pounding breasts to an even ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin to ensure even cooking
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with Parmesan cheese mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika
  3. Dredge each chicken breast first in flour (shaking off excess), then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to help coating adhere
  4. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside
  5. Reduce heat to medium in same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant
  6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits from pan, then stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens
  7. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for even cooking; use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor; don't move chicken in pan first few minutes to form golden crust; quality Parmesan matters for crispiness