This Parmesan Chicken dish features tender boneless chicken breasts dipped in melted butter and coated with a crunchy mixture of grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and Italian herbs. Baked until golden, the exterior provides a satisfying crunch while the inside remains juicy and flavorful. It is a quick weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or pasta. The combination of salty cheese and aromatic oregano creates a classic taste that appeals to both children and adults. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
% Parmesan Chicken
Description
This Parmesan Chicken dish features tender boneless chicken breasts dipped in melted butter and coated with a crunchy mixture of grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and Italian herbs. Baked until golden, the exterior provides a satisfying crunch while the inside remains juicy and flavorful. It is a quick weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or pasta. The combination of salty cheese and aromatic oregano creates a classic taste that appeals to both children and adults. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC). Lightly spray a 15x10-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a shallow bowl, combine melted margarine (or butter) for dipping.
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In a separate shallow dish, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese, dry bread crumbs, dried oregano leaves, parsley flakes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dip each chicken breast into the melted margarine, ensuring it is fully coated.
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Press the margarine-coated chicken into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, coating all sides thoroughly.
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Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165ðF).
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For a spicy variation, substitute ground red pepper for the black pepper in the coating mixture.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 247.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.4g9%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 127.5mg43%
- Sodium 111.0mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 46.5g93%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
