Description
A quick and flavorful dinner featuring juicy chicken coated in a garlicky, cheesy parmesan topping. Perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), about 1.5 to 2 pounds
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced (or 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for topping
- Optional: 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan with oil or nonstick spray.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and slice in half lengthwise if thick.
- In a bowl, stir together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the parmesan and stir.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and spoon the mixture over each piece. Bake for 18 to 26 minutes depending on thickness.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, ensure even thickness of chicken and let it rest to keep juicy. You can add lemon zest or spices for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg