Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner. Tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Others:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the garlic butter: Mix melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Coat the chicken: In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken in the baking dish, drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- You can use chicken thighs as a substitute, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
