Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a crispy garlic and Parmesan crust. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, delivering an explosion of savory goodness with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, coat chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and dried herbs.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan generously over each breast.
- Place chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While baking, mix lemon juice and a splash of olive oil for drizzling.
- Once cooked, drizzle the lemon sauce over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 130mg