Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich garlic and cheese topping. This dish is not only simple to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights, but it’s also visually appealing with its golden crust. Each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavor that will leave your family asking for seconds. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this Garlic Parmesan Chicken will create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, melted butter, and Italian seasoning.
- Drizzle the garlic mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Top each breast with grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg