Description
The Parmesan Chicken Bake is a delightful dish that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with a creamy, cheesy sauce. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by the rich, savory flavors of Parmesan and herbs, making it a comforting meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup grated
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Heavy Cream: ½ cup
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the heavy cream, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with coating
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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