Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to elevate your weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are coated with a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb topping, baked to perfection, and garnished with fresh parsley for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Prepare Coating: In a bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Spread mayonnaise or yogurt on chicken, press Parmesan mixture onto each breast.
- Bake: Arrange chicken on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra crunch, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- This dish pairs well 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: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
