Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
Enjoy a delicious and easy weeknight dinner with this Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast in the eggs, then coat with the Parmesan mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a greased baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like oregano or thyme to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken