Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish featuring golden, crispy chicken breasts topped with a creamy garlic sauce and optional spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small to medium chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Lower heat and add minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in cream, stirring continuously.
- Add Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in chopped spinach (if using) and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Serve hot with pasta, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use light cream instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Garlic Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Italian Cuisine