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Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

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🍗 Juicy baked chicken breasts with a crispy golden Parmesan and garlic crust that comes together in minutes.
⏱️ The perfect weeknight dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/3 cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten free)

1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter

Fresh parsley for garnish

Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1-Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a baking dish.

2-Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking.

3-Make the Parmesan coating: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.

4-Coat the chicken: Spread the Parmesan mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast, covering the surface completely.

5-Add the breadcrumb topping: Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the coated chicken, pressing gently so they adhere, then drizzle with olive oil or melted butter to help browning.

6-Bake the chicken: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the crust turns golden brown.

7-Rest the chicken: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to keep the juices locked inside.

8-Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a bright finish.

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Notes

💡 Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, tangier coating that still crisps up beautifully.
🔪 Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook uniformly and stay juicy throughout.
🧀 Freshly grated Parmesan melts and browns better than pre-shredded cheese for the best golden crust.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Resting Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg