Description
This Golden Crispy Chicken, topped with a rich and creamy Parmesan Mushroom Sauce, is a mouthwatering combination of crispy, savory, and creamy flavors. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Mixed Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
For the Parmesan Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini, portobello, button), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Asiago cheese (optional)
- Fresh thyme, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Season the flour with salt, pepper, paprika, and mixed Italian herbs.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a panko-breadcrumbs mixture, adding grated Parmesan and garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip it into the egg, then coat it with the panko-Parmesan mixture.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry each chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Once cooked, set the chicken aside on a warm plate.
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Make the Mushroom Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the mushrooms, sautéing until they begin to brown.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan and Asiago cheese, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
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Assemble the Dish:
- Place the fried chicken on serving plates and pour the creamy mushroom sauce over the top.
- Garnish with extra thyme if desired.
Notes
- You can add extra herbs like parsley or chives to garnish for added freshness.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or pasta for a complete meal.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg