Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken

• total time: 1 hour 42 minutes

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts

4 tbsp melted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup grated Parmesan

½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare Garlic Butter

In a bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic. Pour half into the baking dish.

Make the Parmesan Crust

In another bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Coat the Chicken

Dip chicken breasts into the remaining garlic butter, then press them into the parmesan-breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.

Bake

Place coated chicken in the baking dish. Spoon remaining garlic butter over the top.

Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).

Finish & Serve

Garnish with parsley and serve hot with veggies, potatoes, or rice.

Time Breakdown

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25–30 minutes

Total Time: 35–40 minutes

Pro Tip

For an extra crispy top, broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes, just keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.