Description
Golden, crispy chicken cutlets are pan-seared and drenched in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce. It’s a rich, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive entertaining—easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally or pounded thin
1 cup plain or Italian-style breadcrumbs
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts in half or pound to even thickness.
2. Prepare two bowls: one with beaten eggs, another with breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan mixed.
3. Dip chicken in egg, then dredge in breadcrumb-Parmesan mix, pressing to coat.
4. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
6. In same pan, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
7. Pour in chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan.
8. Add heavy cream and simmer 3–4 minutes to thicken.
9. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over it. Warm through.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and prevents dryness.
Fresh Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-grated varieties.
Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg