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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake

Garlic Parmesan chicken bake with chicken breasts blanketed in a thick garlic butter and Parmesan topping that bakes into a golden, crackled crust. Baked Parmesan chicken comes out fragrant and browned, with a crunchy panko-Parmesan layer over every inch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and chicken coating
  • 0.25 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste Use as needed to season the chicken.
Garlic butter
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Parmesan crust
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
Serving
  • fresh parsley and lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Preheat and prep
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste, then place them in the prepared dish.
Build the garlic butter and Parmesan crust
  1. Mix the melted butter with the minced garlic, then brush generously over each chicken breast.
  2. Combine the Parmesan, panko, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, and smoked paprika, then press the mixture firmly over the buttered chicken to coat.
Bake and finish
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 400°F until the Parmesan crust is deeply golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pro tip: press the Parmesan-panko mixture firmly so it adheres through baking and bakes into a crackled crust. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days in a covered container; reheat in a 375°F oven until warmed through (about 10 minutes). Freezing is not recommended for best crust texture. For a gluten-free swap, use gluten-free panko in the same amount.