Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Rich Garlic Sauce
A comforting and flavorful chicken dish, easy enough for any weeknight and special enough for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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.
- Sear chicken in the pan for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the cream, stirring continuously to combine. Add Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in chopped spinach (if using) and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Serve hot.
Notes
Pair with mashed potatoes, salad, or pasta. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg