Description
This delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated with a flavorful mixture of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and spices, then baked to perfection. It’s an easy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the ingredients: In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Coat the chicken: Spread the Parmesan mixture evenly over each piece of chicken. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Optional broil: Broil for 2 minutes to brown the top.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Notes:
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
