Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Cream Sauce

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Prep Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 20 minutes
• Total: 35 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally or pounded thin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Cream Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Optional: pinch red pepper flakes

Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
Season both sides with salt and pepper.

If the chicken breasts are thick, butterfly or pound them to about ½-inch thickness so they cook evenly.

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Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station

Prepare 3 shallow bowls:

1. Flour
2. Beaten eggs
3. Mix together:
   • Panko breadcrumbs
   • Parmesan cheese
   • Garlic powder
   • Italian seasoning

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Step 3: Bread the Chicken

Coat each chicken piece in flour and shake off excess.
Dip into beaten eggs.
Press into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

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Step 4: Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until:

• Golden brown
• Crispy
• Internal temperature reaches 75°C / 165°F

Transfer cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels.

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Step 5: Make the Cream Sauce

Reduce heat to low-medium.

In the same skillet:

1. Melt butter
2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant
3. Pour in heavy cream
4. Simmer for 2–3 minutes

Whisk in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Cook until smooth and creamy.

If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of milk or chicken broth.

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Step 6: Serve

Place crispy chicken on plates and spoon warm cream sauce over the top.

Garnish with:

• Fresh parsley
• Extra Parmesan cheese

Delicious Side Ideas

• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Buttered pasta
• Roasted broccoli or asparagus
• Caesar salad
• Rice pilaf

Tips

• Dry chicken well before breading for maximum crispiness.
• Freshly grated Parmesan melts best in the sauce.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying.
• For extra crunch, toast the panko lightly before coating.