This delicious recipe for Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken starts with four boneless and skinless chicken breasts which are mixed in a shallow bowl or plate with a combination of grated Parmesan cheese, seasoned Italian bread crumbs, garlic powder and black pepper. The chicken is then brushed with olive oil on both sides and dredged in the Parmesan mixture to coat. It is placed in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and baked uncovered in a preheated oven for 25 minutes at 350°F (175°C). When finished, the chicken will be juicy and no longer pink in the center.

Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

In a shallow bowl or plate, stir together the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Brush chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides. Dredge chicken breasts into the Parmesan mixture. Place chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish, and lightly sprinkle with any remaining Parmesan mixture.

Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center, and juices run clear.