Description
Parmesan chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a golden, crispy layer of Parmesan cheese and herbs. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and Italian herbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the coating mixture until fully covered.
- Place coated chicken in a greased baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear chicken in a skillet before baking. Substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste. To make it gluten-free, use crushed cornflakes or almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.