Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Easy and Juicy Weeknight Dinner Recipe
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make Parmesan Crusted Chicken that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Parmesan, Chicken, Dinner, Easy Recipe