Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
In a shallow dish, mix panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, and coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top each piece with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
While the chicken bakes, prepare the garlic cream sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serve the baked chicken with a drizzle of garlic cream sauce and enjoy!
