Description
Parmesan Crusted Chicken offers a delightful blend of flavors with chicken breasts topped in a rich mixture of cheeses and crispy breadcrumbs. This easy recipe is ideal for a quick and satisfying dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese divided
- ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Mix together 4 tablespoons of melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush each chicken breast with the mixture.
- Cook the chicken breasts on the grill pan for 3-4 minutes, then flip the chicken.
- Combine ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and provolone cheese in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Top the chicken with the cheese mixture and cook for another 3-4 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Preheat your oven’s broiler on high.
- In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle over chicken.
- Broil under high heat for 1-2 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the broiler and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as parsley or basil to the cheese mixture.
Make sure to monitor the broiler closely to prevent burning the breadcrumbs.
Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg