Description
This Parmesan-crusted chicken breast recipe delivers a crispy, cheesy exterior and tender chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts.
- Press chicken breasts into the Parmesan mixture, coating both sides.
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Parmesan mixture.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg