Easy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Easy Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    889

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this incredibly simple yet satisfying Parmesan-Crusted Chicken. A luscious mayonnaise and Parmesan coating creates a golden, flavorful crust that seals in the chicken's natural juices, resulting in a tender and delicious main course.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    97 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    35 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    384 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Gather all of your ingredients and preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Season with freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Arrange the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Generously spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Sprinkle the Italian-seasoned bread crumbs evenly over the mayonnaise-coated chicken. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 22 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should register 165°F (74°C). (22 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. (5 minutes)

For extra crispy chicken, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness ensures they cook evenly.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses! Asiago or Romano would be delicious substitutes for Parmesan.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the mayonnaise mixture for a brighter flavor.

Monty Ankunding

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 296 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Camren Gusikowski

    I added a little garlic powder to the mayonnaise mixture, and it was amazing!

  • Felton Jerde

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! My family loves it.

  • Deontae Rodriguez

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this chicken!

  • Zoey Conroy

    So easy and delicious! The chicken was perfectly moist.

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