Description
Learn how to make delicious Parmesan Crusted Chicken with this easy recipe. Tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust, baked to perfection. A simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley or lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Mix coating: In a bowl, combine Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken: Spread mayonnaise or Greek yogurt on each chicken breast. Press Parmesan mixture onto the chicken.
- Bake: Place chicken on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest before serving. Garnish with parsley or lemon if desired.
Notes
- Great with a side salad, roasted veggies, or over pasta.
- Finely grated Parmesan gives a better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
