Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring crispy Parmesan-coated chicken, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried garlic)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast, then press each breast into the Parmesan mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For an extra crunch, consider pan-searing the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side before baking. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, parmesan, comfort food, family dinner, baked chicken