a Rich Garlic Sauce – Easy Dinner Idea Recipe
This Crispy Parmesan Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper, cooked until golden and crispy, and served with a rich garlic cream sauce infused with Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, and optional spinach. A delicious and easy dinner idea that pairs perfectly with pasta, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
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- 4 small to medium chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Lower heat and add minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in cream, stirring continuously.
- Add Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in chopped spinach (if using) and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Serve hot with pasta, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Garlic Cream Sauce, Easy Dinner, Chicken Recipe
