Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring pounded chicken breasts coated in a savory garlic butter sauce and a crispy parmesan-panko crust, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap or a towel and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- Arrange chicken in a 9×13 inch baking dish and season both sides with seasoning salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the chicken breasts.
- In a separate bowl, mix parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken and press gently to adhere.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and topping is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and faster prep time. If the cheese browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 5 minutes. For a gluten-free version, substitute panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
Keywords: chicken bake, garlic parmesan chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meals, quick chicken recipes, family friendly, high protein