Description
Sheet pan chicken gets a crispy upgrade with Parmesan Crusted Chicken, where your weeknight dinner becomes a simple, tasty masterpiece that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your table without the complicated cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Cheeses and Coatings:
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Produce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Grab 4 chicken breasts and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly across the surface of each breast.
- Mix 1 cup grated Parmesan, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dredge each chicken breast into the Parmesan mixture, pressing firmly so the coating adheres completely to your chicken.
- Trim 1 bunch of asparagus and slice 2 cups cherry tomatoes. Toss vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
- Arrange your coated chicken breasts on one side of a large sheet pan. Spread the seasoned vegetables on the opposite side, ensuring they are in a single layer.
- Preheat your oven to 400F. Place the sheet pan in the center rack and roast for 22-25 minutes until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and allow everything to rest for 3-4 minutes. This helps your chicken retain its juices and remain tender.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while everything is hot and crispy.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry ensures a crispy Parmesan crust that sticks perfectly to the meat.
- Choose fresh, high-quality Parmesan cheese for the most robust flavor and best coating texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Arrange vegetables in a single layer to help them roast evenly and develop caramelized edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg