Description
A delicious Longhorn-Style Parmesan Crusted Chicken served with a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice)
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (panko preferred for crunch)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp butter (for pan frying)
- 3 tbsp butter (for garlic cream sauce)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for sauce)
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts slightly to even thickness. Marinate in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight for tenderness). Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Dredge marinated chicken in breadcrumb mixture until coated.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan fry chicken breasts until golden brown (about 4–5 minutes per side). Place on a baking sheet and top with mozzarella + Parmesan. Broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and crust is golden.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour to make a roux, cooking 1 minute. Gradually whisk in cream and chicken broth. Add Parmesan and Italian herbs, simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Plate chicken, drizzle generously with garlic cream sauce. Sprinkle fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg