This Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a really easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner but also so delicious you could serve it for company. The chicken is really tender and the coating adds a tasty cheesy garlic flavor.
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The most delicious Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe!
I know what you want - it's what we all want! More options for delicious, quick, and easy weeknight dinners – right! This baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe totally fits the bill. It’s easy enough to make for a quick weeknight dinner but also elegant enough to serve for company.
I didn't really think about it, but I guess in a sense I’m re-gifting this recipe. It comes straight from the plains of Oklahoma. When we lived there many years ago our dear friends Todd and Allison would make this for us.
I remember it vividly… Jojo greeted us at the door doing the pee-pee dance and maybe letting a little slip (we eventually moved the greeting outside - you know, less clean up that way). I should clarify, JoJo was their adorable Pomeranian.
The most delectable smells of garlic and cheesy goodness waffle through the air. Todd putting the finishing touches on the Atomic Salad (now that’s a recipe you want for sure). Allison entertained us, getting us drinks and offering to help Todd (praying he didn’t take her up on it). She’s not so much for cooking but she can set a mean table and make you laugh - a lot. Love that girl!
Then the moment we’d all been waiting for…sitting down to the most mouthwatering meal anyone could ask for. What can I say we’ve had some great times with good friends and always enjoyed wonderful food. Thanks, Todd and Al!
As you can tell this Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken holds a special place in my heart and in my belly. It’s a really simple recipe but super tasty. So if cooking isn’t your jam, this recipe will be.
It’s so easy - you literally mix, dip and bake. The chicken comes out golden on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. I love the fact that you get that nice crusted chicken without having to fry it!! 🙂
How to make Parmesan Crusted Chicken:
There are not a whole lot of ingredients or steps involved to put this together.
- You basically mix your breadcrumbs, Parmesan, fresh parsley, salt and pepper in a shallow pie dish (or plate).
- Then in another dish mix the melted butter, fresh lemon juice and minced garlic.
- Dip both sides of your chicken breasts in the butter dish, then in the breadcrumbs.
- Bake on 350 for 35-40 minutes in a 9x13 baking dish... making sure that the internal temp reaches 165F with a handy digital meat thermometer...
... and DEVOUR!!
... And that's all there is to this delicious Parmesan Crusted Chicken. This a simple recipe that’s easy and something the whole family will enjoy! I'd suggest pairing this parmesan chicken recipe with this tasty side dish... low carb Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze.
So, now I’ll let you make it and experience it for yourself... get ready, this one is worthy of the weekly rotation!
Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Oven Baked)
This is such an easy recipe - perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is cheesy, moist and so delicious.
Ingredients
- 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of any fat
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs if desired)
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a shallow pie dish or a deep plate.
- Mix the butter, lemon juice and garlic together in another shallow pie dish or deep plate.
- Dip both sides of the chicken in the butter mixture - coating it well.
- Quickly, place the chicken on the bread crumb mixture and toss the crumbs up over the edges and top of chicken breast using either your hands or a spoon. Then gently press the chicken so the crumbs on the bottom side stick to the chicken. Now turn the chicken over and again press that side into the crumbs.
- Place chicken in 9x13 baking dish and repeat steps 3 and 4 with the rest of the chicken. Depending on the size of the chicken breasts you may need to use additional pans.
- When all chicken is prepped, bake for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted in the thickest part of the chicken breast.
Notes
If the butter and lemon juice mixture starts to congeal, microwave for 20 seconds.
Be sure to use grated Parmesan cheese, because shredded cheese won't stick to the chicken as nicely.
For a gluten-free version just swap out the Panko bread crumbs for your favorite gluten-free bread crumbs!
Nutrition Information
Yield
5Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 426Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 138mgSodium 986mgCarbohydrates 10gNet Carbohydrates 9gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 44g
This nutrition card uses an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. This estimate is not a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice!
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Emma
Was looking for a new baked chicken recipe and tried this last night, came out super moist and delicious! Was a big hit with my family, no leftovers and they have asked this to become our new "go to" chicken recipe:) No changes to recipe except I used Italian breadcrumbs since I did not have any panko bread crumbs on hand.
holly
Whoa - that's so great to hear Emma! Thanks for sharing your experience - I do love to get feedback. It's good to know that regular breadcrumbs taste just as delicious as panko. Im excited that you have a new "go to" chicken recipe!! It's definitely a regular in our house as well.
Marianne Skeoch
Sorry dumb question. Bake covered or uncovered? Don't want them to dry out!
holly
Hi Marianne, that's a great question... Bake the chicken breasts uncovered. This will allow the breadcrumbs to get slightly crispy. Enjoy!
Tracy
Can you use thighs?
holly
I'm sure you could, Tracy. Although, the cook time could be different. As long as you use a meat thermometer, and adjust the cook time as needed you should be good.
Judy B
Yummy ... I am making this tonight for sure!
Thank you for sharing ?
holly
It's my pleasure Judy! I hope you love it like I do! Cheers!?
Ariana
I don't have Panko breadcrumbs would regular Italian breadcrumbs work?
holly
Hi Ariana! It will be slightly different but regular breadcrumbs should work fine. Panko bread crumbs are processed into large flakes, rather than crumbs, and then dried. Regular breadcrumbs are ground more fine and lack the distinct flaky texture of Panko. Having said all of that, Panko breadcumbs is the best for this recipe. Hope you love the chicken like I do!
Sally
I made these today. Oh. My. Dear. Lord. They turned out perfect. The butter instead of the egg is brilliant and the lemon gives the chicken a wonderful zing. Everyone enjoyed it. You have made a lot of tummies happy around the world. *slow applause*
Thank you for taking the time to share this. Your meticulous instructions and photos make it nearly impossible to screw up. Really awesome that you take this kind of care and love into your work to share with strangers.
holly
Haha Sally you made my day! You're so welcome and I greatly appreciate all of your gratitude and kind words! I love hearing that you made the recipe and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much for taking the time and sharing your experience.
Chrissy
I made this today for my husband and i and it came out amazibg. Thank you ao much for sharing such a good recipe. I will defintely be making it again
holly
Hi Chrissy! You're so welcome! I'm so glad you and your husband enjoyed it. It's a family favorite at our house for sure.
Heather
This was simply amazing! My boyfriend and I are in college, and always looking to try simple, inexpensive recipes. This is such a winner, especially with how picky he is! We paired it with green beans and a light summer salad. When family comes to visit- this is the recipe we'll be making! 🙂
holly
Thanks so much Heather! I Love hearing that the recipe is user friendly, inexpensive AND delicious! Talk about a trifecta! I've served this dish for company many times and it's always a hit. Hope your family enjoys it too!
Crissy
Loved this so much, the butter, garlic, and lemon juice instead of traditional egg wash was super flavorful! I cut my large chicken breasts in half lengthwise so they cook in only 20 minutes. Thanks for the great recipe, will make again!
holly
You're welcome and thanks so much for the nice message Crissy! I agree - it's such a simple recipe but has so much flavor. It's a great idea to cut the breast in half for a shorter cook time. I'm gonna have to try that myself!?
Yahya
I just made this dish and this this is so awesome only thing is I have really big chicken breast so I actually had to have it stay in the oven for about 50 minutes instead of 40 but it is a awesome dish and it is delicious my family is loving it
holly
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback! It's wonderful to hear that you and your whole family enjoyed it. This recipe is definitely popular in my house as well. Thanks for stopping by!
Sara
I didn't quite have everything in your recipe so we had to improvise a bit. Used an egg wash in place of butter and garlic powder, and omitted the lemon juice. It has a lighter flavor which works for us because my kids are very picky eaters, but still an excellent easy recipe!
holly
Hi Sara! I love that you improvised and made this recipe your own. AND it sounds like it was delicious! You go girl! Thanks for stopping and giving me your feedback.
Joanna Walker
I was thrilled to be able to find this simple recipe after working 10.5 hrs! I had everything on hand but nothing planned for supper. It is now baking & smells delicious! Thanks so much for sharing! I will let you know how it turned out.
holly
Hi Joanna! That sounds like a really long day! So glad you found my recipe and I can't wait to hear what you think of it. I absolutely love this Parmesan Crusted Chicken and I think you will to! Let me know how it turns out. Thanks!
Roberta
Can coconut oil replace the butter.
holly
Great question Roberta! I do believe coconut oil is a pretty good substitute for butter, but in this recipe it will be lacking some of the flavor. If you try it I would recommend adding some more salt and maybe a bit more garlic to boost the flavor. I would love to hear how it turns out!!
Cristine
Holly, I am teaching my boys two week's worth of dinner recipes before they graduate high school (they will learn and then make them often until they know them by heart). Your Parmesan Crusted Chicken is the first...my son just finished preparing it and it's baking in the oven. (And he's about to make one of your salads.) We will be posting this on FB as he has several friends who are also going to learn this recipe! Thank you for inspiring these young chefs. ❤️
holly
Hi Cristine! Oh my goodness, what a wonderful idea to teach them dinner recipes while their still at home! What a special gift you're giving them! I'm honored that the Parmesan Crusted Chicken not only made the list of recipes but was his first. You've made my week! Thanks for sharing this with me.? #grateful
brita
yumyumyumy!!! Definitely adding this to my list of "try this asap!!" I AM always needing more simple weeknight dinner recipes and this seems perfect
holly
I'm with you Brita - I can never get enough of easy and delicious weeknight meals! Thank you and enjoy!
karrie@tasty ever after
I am so psyched to find your recipe. I have nothing planned for dinner tonight but have chicken breast and broccoli in the refrig. Thought I would do some roasted broccoli and just oven bake the chicken with spices. Kind of boring but it gets the job done. Now I can do Parmesan crusted chicken! Yay!! And it's just as easy as throwing a few spices on the chicken and baking it but it's way tastier. Thanks for sharing it (and thanks to Todd & Allison too) 🙂
holly
Saweet! I hope you enjoy them!