Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Juicy and Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy to prepare Parmesan Crusted Chicken that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in the eggs, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg