Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A crispy, cheesy chicken dish that’s easy to make and tastes incredible. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with modifications)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Beat the eggs lightly in another bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, then roll in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place the coated chicken on it. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
For an extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
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