Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken sheet pan dinner delivers crispy, cheesy goodness straight to your table with minimal cleanup. Weeknight dinner heroes will appreciate how quickly your family can enjoy a golden-crusted chicken feast that comes together in one simple pan.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Add-Ins:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 lemon
- 12 ounces fresh green beans
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil spray
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Create the crispy coating by combining 1 cup Parmesan, ½ cup Panko, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, minced garlic, lemon zest, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Pour 3 tbsp melted butter into a separate bowl for dipping your chicken.
- Thoroughly dry 4 chicken breasts with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Dunk each chicken piece into melted butter, then press firmly into the Parmesan mixture, coating completely.
- Position the breaded chicken on one side of the prepared sheet pan.
- Toss 1 lb halved baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
- Spread potatoes on the other side of the sheet pan and roast for exactly 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan and scatter 12 oz green beans around the potatoes, drizzling with a touch of oil and a pinch of salt.
- Return the pan to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until chicken turns golden and potatoes become tender.
- Switch your oven to broil and cook for 1-2 minutes to achieve extra crunch, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Finish by squeezing fresh lemon wedges over the entire dish and garnishing with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters, so pound breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking and crispy coating.
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to ensure the Parmesan crust adheres perfectly and gets deliciously golden.
- For gluten-free version, swap Panko breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain crispy texture.
- If vegetables aren’t your favorite, swap green beans for broccoli, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts without changing cooking times.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg