Description
Juicy baked chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust for an easy, flavorful dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet.
- 2. In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Brush chicken breasts lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- 4. Press chicken into the Parmesan mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- 5. Place coated chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- 6. Bake uncovered for 22–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and coating is golden.
- 7. For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- 8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables, salad, or pasta.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: baked parmesan chicken, parmesan crusted chicken, easy chicken dinner