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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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A quick and impressive chicken dinner featuring crispy chicken cutlets and a luxurious creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating
  • 4 pieces chicken cutlets
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Can substitute with pecorino.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For frying the chicken.
  • salt to taste Salt
  • pepper to taste Pepper
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
Garnish
  • as needed garnish Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the grated parmesan and breadcrumbs. Season your mixture with salt and pepper.
  3. Take each chicken cutlet and dip it into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to ensure a good coat.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each chicken cutlet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown.
  2. Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to create a smooth sauce.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the cutlets, and let everything simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for a crunchy finish. Don't skip pressing the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture for better adherence.
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