Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.3K

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this effortlessly elegant baked Parmesan-crusted chicken. A symphony of herbaceous flavors and crispy textures, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly simple to prepare. Perfect served alongside a fresh salad or your favorite roasted vegetables.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    14 g
  • Cholesterol
    130 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    614 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins In a shallow bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Then, press the chicken into the seasoned bread crumbs, making sure the crumbs adhere well. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Arrange the breaded chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 50 mins Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, about 45-50 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) is reached. (50 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Enjoy! (5 minutes)

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the bread crumb mixture.
Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness ensures even cooking.
If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can substitute dried herbs, using about 1 teaspoon of each.
To make ahead, bread the chicken and keep it refrigerated until ready to bake. Add about 10 minutes to the baking time.
For a lower-fat version, use olive oil spray instead of melted butter.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 448 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Fleta Nikolaus

    I was surprised how moist the chicken stayed. Will definitely make again!

  • Hilbert Quigley

    Simple enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough for company!

  • Germaine Bahringer

    I added a squeeze of lemon juice at the end and it was amazing!

  • Mattie Lind

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy and the kids love it.

  • Josefa Conn

    The herbs really make this dish special. I used what I had in my garden and it was perfect.

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