Description
A delicious and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken enveloped in a crunchy, cheesy Parmesan crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko preferred)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- Prepare the coating by mixing Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in melted butter, shaking off excess.
- Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Arrange the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165ยฐF/75ยฐC).
- Rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you may add cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Pair with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg