Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken breasts with a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (around 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine heavy cream, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the seared chicken and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and topping is golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in herbs. Variations include adding sautéed mushrooms or using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg