Description
Impress family and friends with this easy-to-make Parmesan Garlic Chicken Breasts, featuring a flavorful, cheesy garlic topping that turns golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish by greasing it lightly.
- Pat each chicken breast dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Spread the Parmesan-garlic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Drizzle olive oil over the topped chicken breasts.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the topping is golden brown.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
Ensure to pat the chicken dry for a crispy texture. You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, parmesan, baked chicken, garlic, easy recipes