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Pan-seared crispy chicken cutlets smothered in a rich white cream sauce with fresh herbs

Crispy Chicken with Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally into 4 cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sal t
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Season chicken cutlets evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Dredge each cutlet in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess to ensure a light coating.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping the bottom to incorporate fond.
  7. Whisk in heavy cream, dried oregano, and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce achieves a nappe consistency.
  8. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  9. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the surface, and serve immediately.