Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• • ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
• • 1 tsp garlic powder
• • 1 tsp paprika
• • 2 large eggs
• • 2 tbsp olive oil
• For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
• • 2 tbsp butter
• • 3 garlic cloves, minced
• • 1 cup heavy cream
• • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep Chicken:
   Pound breasts to ½” thickness with meat mallet.

2. Breading Station:

   • Bowl 1: Eggs (beaten)

   • Bowl 2: Mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika

3. Sear:
   Heat olive oil in skillet over med-high. Dip chicken in eggs → breading mix. Sear 4-5 mins/side until golden. Remove.

4. Make Sauce:
   Melt butter in same skillet. Sauté garlic 30 secs. Whisk in cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning. Simmer 3-4 mins until thickened.

5. Serve:
   Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over top. Pair with De Cecco Linguine.