Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken features juicy chicken breasts coated in a garlicky butter wash and a savory blend of bread crumbs, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. The crust turns golden and crisp while the inside stays tender, making it a comforting, weeknight-friendly main. Serve it hot with a simple salad or roasted vegetables for a satisfying family meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Heat butter and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter begins to bubble; remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- 4
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- 5
Dip chicken breasts into the melted butter mixture, then press them into the seasoned bread crumbs.
- 6
Place the breaded chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 to 50 minutes.
- 8
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 591.13 kcal High
- Protein 56.79 g Good Source
- Carbs 19.49 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.68 g High
- Saturated Fat 17.12 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 208.31 mg High
- Sodium 380.56 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.66 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.72 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.69 g Low Source
- Calcium 83.35 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.01 mg Moderate
- Potassium 10.33 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.26 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄