Description
Look, I’m gonna tell you right now – this isn’t just any chicken recipe. This is that restaurant-quality dinner that makes your family think you’ve been secretly taking culinary classes. Tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, savory parmesan crust, then topped with a sauce so creamy and garlicky you’ll want to lick your plate when nobody’s looking. It’s fancy enough for date night but easy enough that you won’t lose your mind making it on a weeknight.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (if they’re super thick, give them a little pounding to even them out)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (not that powdery stuff in the green can – real Parm makes all the difference)
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (the Japanese kind that get extra crispy)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tsp dried if that’s what you’ve got)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika (smoked paprika if you’re feeling fancy)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced (measure this with your heart)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half if you’re pretending to be healthier)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)