Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A quick and delicious Parmesan crusted chicken recipe that is perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix together the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Roll each piece in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear each chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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