Description
Chicken & Roasted Garlic Parmesan Bake features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden garlic and Parmesan crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals, this recipe is simple, flavorful, and highly satisfying.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (Cabot or Tillamook vegetarian rennet brands)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Mix minced garlic with olive oil in a small bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and black pepper.
4. Dip each chicken breast into the garlic oil, then coat thoroughly with the bread crumb mixture.
5. Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining bread crumbs on top.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear.
7. Let rest for five minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or rosemary to the bread crumb mixture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Freeze unbaked coated chicken for up to two months for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American