Name: Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Dreamy Garlic Cream Sauce: Comfort Food Perfection
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thickness); ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; Salt and black pepper to taste; ¼ cup olive oil (for frying); 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1½ cups heavy cream; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh); Optional: ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick; Fresh parsley for garnish

Description

Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Dreamy Garlic Cream Sauce is the ultimate indulgent dinner—crispy, golden chicken cutlets coated in Parmesan and pan-fried to perfection, then smothered in a rich and creamy garlic-infused sauce. It’s comforting, elegant, and easy enough for a weeknight but luxurious enough for date night at home.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crispy Parmesan Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thickness)
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil (for frying)

For the Garlic Cream Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh)
Optional: ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the chicken coating station: Set up 3 shallow bowls—one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Press gently to adhere well.
Pan-fry the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in Parmesan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened and silky.
Serve: Pour the garlic cream sauce over the crispy chicken or serve on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes