Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal everyone will love. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy garlic and Parmesan crust, delivering an aromatic experience that fills your kitchen with warmth. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, promising satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry.
- Slice each breast horizontally into thinner cutlets for quicker cooking.
- In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, minced garlic, and half of the Parmesan cheese; rub this mixture over the chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook each cutlet for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, adding remaining Parmesan on top during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and add sour cream; stir gently until combined.
- Return chicken cutlets to the pan for 1 minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and Parmesan for several hours before cooking. - Swap chicken for turkey or tofu for variations. - Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat or seasonal veggies for nutrition.