Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make baked chicken dish coated with a flavorful blend of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and breadcrumbs. This recipe results in tender, juicy chicken with a crispy, golden crust that’s perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Others:
- cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Prepare garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and minced garlic.
- Mix coating ingredients: In another bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Coat chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the garlic butter, then coat with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the baking dish, drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
- Serve with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
