Description
This easy garlic parmesan chicken steak bake combines tender chicken with a golden, cheesy crust that creates a restaurant-quality dinner ready in under an hour. The savory garlic butter and crispy parmesan coating make it a reliable favorite for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Thoroughly combine 1 cup grated parmesan, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley in a mixing bowl until the ingredients create a cohesive, fragrant blend.
- Take each chicken breast and generously coat every surface with the prepared cheese mixture, pressing the seasoning gently to help it adhere.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken into a clean baking dish, arranging the pieces so they do not touch each other.
- Evenly distribute ½ cup breadcrumbs across the top of each chicken breast, creating a light, crispy coating that will turn golden brown during baking.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and cook for exactly 25-30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Remove the dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, which helps redistribute the juices and ensures a tender, succulent result.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness before coating for consistent cooking and tender results.
- Fresh garlic delivers more robust flavor than pre-minced jarred versions, so mince it yourself when possible.
- Ensure breadcrumbs are golden and crispy by placing chicken on the top oven rack during final 5 minutes of baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 to 3
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg