Creating Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Dreamy Garlic Cream Sauce is straightforward when you follow these easy steps:

1. Prep the Chicken: Start by gently pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three bowls. In the first bowl, add flour. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs. In the third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Bread the Chicken:
– Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess.
– Dip it into the whisked eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.
– Finally, press it into the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, ensuring a thick coating on both sides.

4. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts to the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest on a plate.

5. Make the Garlic Cream Sauce:
– In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
– Pour in heavy cream, stirring well. Add dried Italian herbs, and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens slightly.
– Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Combine and Serve: Return the crispy chicken breasts to the skillet, allowing them to soak in some of the sauce for a minute or two. This enhances the flavor while keeping the chicken warm.