Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust and served with a rich creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the toppings: In a mixing bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the wet mixture: In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the melted butter until smooth.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the mayonnaise mixture, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on a baking sheet: Place the coated chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden.
- Finish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the breadcrumb mixture and coat the chicken the night before for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, Parmesan, creamy sauce, dinner, comfort food