Description
Juicy baked chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust and served with a rich and velvety creamy garlic sauce. A comforting, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated on all sides.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, then whisk in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly and is smooth.
- Once the chicken is cooked, transfer to serving plates and drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
- You can pound the chicken breasts to even thickness for faster, more even cooking.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of paprika or Italian seasoning to the flour mixture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best taste and texture.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
