Description
This garlic parmesan chicken bake delivers juicy, golden chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce with plenty of melted cheese and aromatic garlic in every bite. You’ll love how this simple one-dish dinner comes out bubbly and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Coatings:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 375°F and grab a baking dish ready for some delicious chicken action.
- Combine 1 cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over 4 chicken breasts, ensuring every inch gets a nice glossy coating.
- Take your seasoned cheese mixture and firmly press it onto each chicken breast, creating a crispy, flavorful crust.
- Transfer the breaded chicken into your baking dish, arranging them with some breathing room between each piece.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley across the top for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes until your chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and the crust to settle.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters, so pound breasts evenly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Fresh garlic delivers more robust flavor than pre-minced, so grab a clove and chop it yourself for best results.
- Swap breadcrumbs with almond flour for a gluten-free version that keeps the crispy texture.
- A meat thermometer helps guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without guesswork, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg