Description
Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that elevates your dinner experience with its crispy, cheesy crust and juicy chicken. Infused with the delightful aroma of roasted garlic and the rich flavor of freshly grated Parmesan, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor impact, it’s destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and olive oil until well blended.
- Coat each chicken breast evenly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzled with extra olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg