Description
This comforting dish features crispy golden crust, creamy cheesy layers, and succulent chicken, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Mozzarella cheese (or sharp cheddar)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise (or yogurt as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon Dried parsley (fresh parsley is a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (or fresh garlic)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (or shallots if available)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (or traditional paprika)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, mayonnaise, and dried parsley.
- Dip each chicken breast into the butter mixture until thoroughly coated.
- Roll the butter-coated chicken in the breadcrumb mixture until completely covered.
- Place the breaded chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and drizzle any leftover butter mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Prep several elements in advance by covering and refrigerating the breaded chicken overnight. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, parmesan chicken, baked chicken, family dinner, weeknight meal