Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, flavorful parmesan and breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection for a delicious and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined.
- In another shallow bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of marinara sauce or a fresh green salad. You can also add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil to the breadcrumb mixture.
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