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Easy Homemade Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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Ingredients
 

For the Chicken:

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts: 4 (about 6-8 ounces each)
  • Salt: to taste
  • Black pepper: to taste
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons for cooking

For the Garlic Parmesan Crust:

  • Breadcrumbs: 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs work well for extra crunch
  • Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup freshly grated
  • Garlic: 3 cloves minced
  • Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
  • Butter: 4 tablespoons melted
  • Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

For the Cream Sauce:

  • Heavy cream: 1 cup
  • Chicken broth: 1/2 cup
  • Garlic: 2 cloves minced
  • Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup grated
  • Salt and pepper: to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Garlic Parmesan Crust:

  • In a bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
  • Brush each chicken breast with melted butter, then press the breadcrumb mixture onto the top of each breast, making sure it's well coated.

Bake the Chicken:

  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 75°C) and the crust is golden and crispy.

Prepare the Cream Sauce:

  • While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In the same skillet used for searing the chicken (over medium heat), add a bit more butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

  • Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the chicken with the cream sauce drizzled over the top and garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.