A Restaurant-Quality Skillet Dinner Ready in 30 Minutes
Golden parmesan-crusted chicken cutlets smothered in a luxurious garlic cream sauce – this elegant yet easy dish will become your new weeknight favorite!
Why This Dish Shines
🍗 Juicy chicken with crispy parmesan crust
🧈 Decadent sauce – Rich but not heavy
⏱ Quick prep – Fancy enough for company
🥘 One-pan wonder – Minimal cleanup
Ingredients Breakdown
For the Chicken
| Quantity | Ingredient | Key Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chicken breasts | Protein base |
| ½ cup | Flour | Crispy coating |
| ¼ cup | Parmesan | Savory crust |
| 1 tsp | Garlic powder | Flavor boost |
| ½ tsp | Onion powder | Depth of flavor |
| ¼ tsp | Salt | Seasoning |
| ⅛ tsp | Pepper | Mild heat |
For the Sauce
| ½ cup | Butter | Rich base |
| ¼ cup | Heavy cream | Silky texture |
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Chicken
- Pound breasts to ½” thickness
- Mix coating ingredients in shallow dish
- Dredge chicken, pressing coating firmly
2. Cook to Golden Perfection
- Melt ¼ cup butter in skillet
- Cook chicken 5-6 mins per side
- Remove when 165°F internal temp
3. Make the Luxe Sauce
- Melt remaining ¼ cup butter
- Whisk in heavy cream
- Simmer 2-3 mins until slightly thick
4. Finish & Serve
- Return chicken to pan
- Spoon sauce over top
- Simmer 2 mins to combine flavors
Pro Techniques
Perfect Chicken Every Time
✔ Even thickness = even cooking
🌡 Use meat thermometer (165°F)
🍳 Don’t overcrowd pan
Sauce Consistency
🥄 Too thin? Simmer longer
🧈 Too thick? Add splash of milk
Flavor Boosters
🧄 Add 2 minced garlic cloves to sauce
🌿 Finish with fresh parsley
Serving Suggestions
Classic Pairings:
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Buttered green beans
Low-Carb Option:
- Cauliflower rice
- Roasted asparagus
Special Occasion:
- Serve over fettuccine
- Garnish with lemon zest
Storage & Reheating
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 1 month (without sauce)
To Reheat:
- Oven: 350°F for 10-15 mins
- Skillet: Low heat with splash of cream
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution
Coating falls off | Pat chicken dry first
Sauce breaks | Whisk in 1 tsp flour
Dry chicken | Don’t overcook
Final Chef’s Secret: For extra crunch, mix panko breadcrumbs into the parmesan coating!
This dish delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort. The crispy parmesan crust contrasts beautifully with the velvety sauce, making every bite irresistible. Perfect for date nights or when you want to treat yourself!
Tag your creations #ParmesanCrustedChicken! 🧀🍗
