Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Make dinner a breeze with this baked garlic and Parmesan coated chicken recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 pieces)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ⅔ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Recommended Equipment
- large rimmed baking sheet
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Place a chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound it to an even thickness of about 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 pieces)
- 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 over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Pour the mixture into a wide, shallow bowl.5 tbsp unsalted butter | 1 tsp minced garlic
- Make the Breading: In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumbs | 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 2 tbsp chopped parsley | 3/4 tsp kosher salt | 1/4 tsp ground black 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 in the thickest part.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 54gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 1161mgPotassium: 903mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 614IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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