Description
Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a crispy, golden crust of Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. With its rich flavors and delightful textures, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch that pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this comforting and visually stunning meal that everyone will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly coating it with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- Pat each chicken breast dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast and generously coat them in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly for adherence.
- Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg