Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a savory Parmesan breadcrumb mixture and baked to golden perfection, creating a delicious main course that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Garnish (optional):
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Make Garlic Butter: In another bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast in garlic butter, then coat with the Parmesan mixture.
- Bake: Place coated chicken in the dish, drizzle with remaining garlic butter, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- For extra crispiness, broil chicken for the last 2 minutes.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
