Crispy Chicken in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a wholesome recipe for lunch or dinner. This recipe makes perfect juicy chicken in velvety, cheesy sauce. Yes, it is as delicious as it sounds. This Crispy Chicken in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is so delicious and satisfying that it will make you forget the restaurants.
Scroll down to watch the full video for this recipe if you prefer…
This recipe is inspired by one of our own creamy chicken recipes, but we wanted to add an element of crispiness. After a few tries, we came up with crispy crusted chicken with a decadent sauce. Indeed, the sauce is the star of this dish since it’s creamy, garlicky, and has the umami flavor from the Parmesan cheese.
It is so easy to make with the ingredients we mostly have in our kitchen, like flour, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and garlic. This recipe will give you a fancy feel with ultimate comfort. The Crispy Chicken in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is so versatile that it can be served with pasta, rice, roasted or steamed vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
It is a perfect choice for date night, for lunch, or to impress your guests.
Ingredients Breakdown
For the Chicken
- Chicken breast fillets: We are using chicken breast fillets. We have used the butterfly cutting method to have thin and even fillet. We highly recommend using chicken thighs as well.
- Salt: It is to season the chicken.
- Black pepper: It adds a peppery kick to the chicken.
- Paprika powder: Paprika adds a sharp tangy spice to the chicken.
- All-purpose flour: We are using all-purpose flour for coating. A light dust is enough for chicken to get crispy.
- Butter: Butter adds richness to the dish overall.
- Olive oil: Olive oil helps in cooking the chicken. It also prevents butter from burning.
For the Sauce
- Garlic: Garlic adds the garlicky spiciness.
- Chicken stock: Chicken stock deglazes the pan while dissolving all the flavor of chicken from the pan. We are using low-sodium stock to avoid sauce from getting too salty.
- Heavy cream: Heavy cream makes the sauce super creamy.
- Dijon mustard: It adds a tangy and spicy zing to the sauce.
- Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese gives the sauce a unique umami and savory flavor.
- Lemon juice: It brightens and balances the sauce with tanginess.
- Fresh rosemary, parsley, and cherry tomatoes: These add a pop of color and freshness.
Instructions
Crispy Chicken in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is easy to make, but we recommend reading the recipeโs instructions thoroughly before starting. It is better to have all ingredients measured out for every step in advance for ease.
See the full preparation in the recipe card below with the complete instructions on how to prepare your kitchen and the ingredients, and then make this recipe.
Crispy Chicken in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Description
Crispy Chicken in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a whole recipe for lunch or dinner. This recipe is so easy to make and makes perfect juicy chicken in velvety cheesy sauce. This dish goes perfectly with mashed potatoes, pasta, roasted or steamed vegetables, or eaten as it is.
Ingredients
For Chicken
For the Sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
-
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika powder.
-
Lightly dust the chicken with flour.
-
In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
-
In the same pan, sautรฉ the chopped garlic until fragrant.
-
Fry chicken for 4โ5 minutes per side until golden brown.
-
Remove the chicken and set aside.
Make the Sauce
-
Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
-
Pour in the cream and Dijon mustard, stirring well.
-
Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce becomes creamy.
-
Mix in lemon juice for brightness.
Combine & Serve
-
Place the cooked chicken back into the pan.
-
Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors blend.
-
Garnish with parsley or cherry tomatoes before serving.
Equipment
Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, i.e., when you buy any product using these links, we get commissions. However, it doesnโt cost you anything extra. If you do purchase any product using the given links, we thank you in advance!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Saturated Fat 12g60%
- Sodium 320mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Protein 35g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Substitutions and Variations
โข Chicken Cut: Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier version.
โข Heavy Cream: Replace heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
โข Vegetable options: Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Serving ideas
Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to complete the meal.
