Description
Crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce, inspired by Longhorn Steakhouse, perfect for a comforting and easy homemade dinner.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
1 tbsp butter (for sauce)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast first in the flour mixture, then the beaten egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F or 75°C).
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5–7 minutes to fully cook and crisp the coating.
- For the sauce, melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic powder, chicken broth, and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over the baked chicken breasts, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture or sauce.
Fresh garlic in the sauce can enhance flavor over garlic powder.
Chicken thighs, pork chops, or turkey cutlets can be substituted for chicken breasts.
Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make the recipe gluten-free.
Add sautéed mushrooms to the sauce for extra richness.
Store leftovers separately in airtight containers; reheat sauce gently and chicken in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
