Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs creates a crispy coating on tender chicken breasts, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crisp)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Oil Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Mix coating: Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare garlic oil: Mix olive oil or melted butter with minced garlic in a separate bowl.
- Coat chicken: Brush chicken with garlic oil, then coat with the Parmesan mixture.
- Bake: Place chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs or tenders.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
