Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A delightful and simple baked chicken dish featuring a crispy garlic and Parmesan crust that brings warmth and joy to any family gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with alternative breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare the chicken by drizzling olive oil over each breast.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, substitute regular breadcrumbs with panko. You can also add lemon zest or red pepper flakes for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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