Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat chicken dry.
  2. 2Pat chicken dry.
  3. 3Pat chicken dry.
  4. 4Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  5. 5Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  6. 6Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  7. 7Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  8. 8Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  9. 9Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  10. 10Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden (not fully cooked inside).
  11. 11Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden (not fully cooked inside).
  12. 12Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden (not fully cooked inside).
  13. 13Remove chicken and set aside.
  14. 14Remove chicken and set aside.
  15. 15Remove chicken and set aside.
  16. 16In a bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and melted butter for the crust.
  17. 17In a bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and melted butter for the crust.
  18. 18In a bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and melted butter for the crust.
  19. 19In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter.
  20. 20In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter.
  21. 21In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter.
  22. 22Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  23. 23Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  24. 24Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  25. 25Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  26. 26Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  27. 27Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  28. 28Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  29. 29Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  30. 30Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  31. 31Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  32. 32Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  33. 33Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  34. 34Place chicken in a baking dish.
  35. 35Place chicken in a baking dish.
  36. 36Place chicken in a baking dish.
  37. 37Pour some sauce underneath the chicken.
  38. 38Pour some sauce underneath the chicken.
  39. 39Pour some sauce underneath the chicken.
  40. 40Press the Parmesan crust mixture on top of each chicken piece.
  41. 41Press the Parmesan crust mixture on top of each chicken piece.
  42. 42Press the Parmesan crust mixture on top of each chicken piece.
  43. 43Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the top is golden and crispy.
  44. 44Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the top is golden and crispy.
  45. 45Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the top is golden and crispy.
  46. 46Spoon extra creamy sauce around the chicken when serving.
  47. 47Spoon extra creamy sauce around the chicken when serving.
  48. 48Spoon extra creamy sauce around the chicken when serving.
  49. 49Garnish with fresh parsley.
  50. 50Garnish with fresh parsley.
  51. 51Garnish with fresh parsley.
  52. 52Serve with salad, mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
  53. 53Serve with salad, mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
  54. 54Serve with salad, mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.

Ingredients

  • 3 –4 chicken breasts
  • 3 –4 chicken breasts
  • 3 –4 chicken breasts
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

panbowlbaking dish

Tips

  • Use panko for an extra crispy topping.
  • Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for a deep golden crust.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than packaged.