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Juicy Parmesan Crusted Chicken plated with herbs and lemon slices

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

A quick, restaurant-style skillet dinner featuring thin chicken cutlets with a crispy Parmesan crust and a rich garlic cream sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating
  • 4 pieces thin chicken cutlets (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds total) Pound to about 1/4 inch thickness if uneven.
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko) Panko gives a lighter crunch.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Plus 1/4 cup reserved for the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley or thyme For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the cutlets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up a dredging station with flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan in a third dish.
  3. Coat each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg, and press into the breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits, then stir in heavy cream and remaining Parmesan. Let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over each cutlet, and warm for about 1 minute.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley or thyme and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. To reheat, warm in a skillet over medium heat to keep the crust crisp.

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