Description
Tender chicken breasts marinated in garlic and herbs, baked to golden perfection with a cheesy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the garlic mixture, ensuring they’re well covered.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the coated chicken.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the outside is golden and crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare the garlic marinade and refrigerate for deeper flavor. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, parmesan, easy recipe, baking