Description
This Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare coating: In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken: Dip each chicken breast in melted butter, then coat with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place coated chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with remaining butter, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes.
- This recipe also works well with chicken tenders or thighs.
- Pair with roasted veggies or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
