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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken cutlets enveloped in crispy, cheesy breadcrumbs served with a rich creamy garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces thin chicken cutlets
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for breading
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan for the sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Create a dredging station with flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan in a third.
  3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and press into breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook coated chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir in additional grated Parmesan and let simmer until thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley or thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For an extra crunch, double-dip your cutlets before frying. Adjust seasoning and try adding herbs or spices for variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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