Parmesan Crusted Chicken: The Best Easy Weeknight Dinner Idea
A delicious and simple dinner option for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast in the eggs, then coat it in the cheese and breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in some herbs before coating.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg