Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Delight recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to prepare juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, infused with garlic and herbs. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (such as oregano or basil)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking oil or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the minced garlic.
- Dip each chicken breast into the garlic butter mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Roll each buttered chicken breast in the cheese and breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the greased baking dish, leaving space between them.
- Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the chicken.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Check for doneness by ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) with a meat thermometer.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar.
- Add red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture for a spicy kick.
- Let the chicken rest before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 chicken breast)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg