Description
A cozy, flavorful chicken bake featuring juicy chicken, aromatic garlic, and savory parmesan, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (pecorino can be used for variation)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or dried parsley if needed)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure a golden, crispy topping.
- Mix Parmesan, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Dip chicken breasts into melted butter, then coat thoroughly in the cheese mixture.
- Arrange coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and topping is golden.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving for the juiciest results.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture. Cutting chicken into strips can shorten baking time. Leftovers work wonderfully shredded into pasta or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, chicken bake, easy dinner, baked chicken recipe