Description
Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a crispy, cheesy coating. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is simple yet impressive, promising to please both family and friends alike. With its irresistible aroma and satisfying crunch, it’s no wonder this dish earns requests for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over each breast, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg