Garlic and Parmesan cheese team up with breadcrumbs to make a buttery, savory coating for these chicken breasts. The chicken pieces are dipped in butter and the coating mixture and baked to perfection in as little as 20 to 25 minutes.
Prepare this chicken for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight and serve it with potatoes, fries, pasta, or rice. Or freshen it up and make it a little lighter with a salad. Or serve it over spaghetti with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese for a quick chicken Parmigiana.
Recipe Tips
- A serving size of chicken is 4 to 6 ounces, but many chicken breasts are twice that size. If the chicken breasts are very large, consider slicing them in half horizontally to make cutlets. If they are a bit thick, you can pound them to an even 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap. Thinner chicken breasts will cook more quickly.
- To avoid dry chicken, try to time them based on their thickness. Large, thick pieces could take as long as 45 minutes, while small, flat pieces may be done in as little as 20 minutes. I recommend testing it with a reliable instant-read thermometer. 165 F is the minimum safe temperature for chicken.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy: Add a dash of cayenne pepper to the coating, or add 1 1/2 teaspoons of Cajun or Creole seasoning and reduce the salt to 1/2 teaspoon. If the seasoning is salt-free, don’t reduce the salt.
- Smoky: Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for color and smoky flavor.
- Herbs: Add 1 teaspoon of dry herb blend, such as herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning. Or add 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped herbs, such as thyme, chives, and sage.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
Description
Make dinner a breeze with this baked garlic and Parmesan coated chicken recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 boneless chicken breast halves
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Parsley and Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Heat the oven to 375 F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the Garlic Butter: Combine the butter and garlic in a small saucepan heat over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Pour the mixture into a wide, shallow bowl.
- Make the Breading: In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Coat and Bake the Chicken: Dip the chicken in the butter, then in the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken breasts register at least 165 F.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
- Store: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Reheat and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken Breasts
- Method: Bake