Description
Indulge in the crispy, cheesy delight of Easy Parmesan Chicken, a dish that promises to impress family and friends alike. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a golden layer of Parmesan and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is simple to make yet elegant enough to serve on special occasions. Your kitchen will quickly become the go-to spot for delicious meals—let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap for even thickness.
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Brush each chicken breast with olive oil and coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg