Description
Tender chicken breasts coated in a savory garlic parmesan crust, baked to perfection in under an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Spread the Parmesan mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the Parmesan layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Prepare the parmesan mixture and bread crumb topping ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal.
- Crispier Topping: Broil for the last 1-2 minutes for an extra crispy topping, watching carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450 cal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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