Description
This crispy, cheesy chicken dish is reminiscent of restaurant favorites, bringing together savory flavors and comforting textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Add the flour in one shallow bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs and milk in a second bowl.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat well in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- Mix together the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Spoon the cheese mixture over each piece of chicken.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the creamy parmesan sauce around the chicken before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight and use fresh breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg