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I love this easy, baked Parmesan-crusted chicken breast recipe. Oven-baked, so juicy and tender on the inside but perfectly crispy on the outside. This recipe is delicious and perfect to serve over salads, pasta dishes, or as a main meal with a side of veggies.
You may also like my crispy baked chicken cutlets.
This parmesan-crusted baked chicken is full of savory, crispy flavors that are cheesy and so tasty thanks to the perfect blend of seasoning. Made within minutes for those nights when easy and quick dinners are a must!
Serve this juicy chicken with your favorite side dishes to create a wholesome meal. You can pair them with so many things like Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Garlic Roasted Broccolini, and salads like Spinach Apple Pecan Salad.
Recipe Summary
- Quick and Easy: If you’re looking for a recipe that will be ready in less than 30 minutes, then this is your recipe! Perfect for simple dinners at home, especially on weeknights.
- Full of Yummy Flavors: Flavors of garlic, parmesan, Italian seasoning, onion, paprika, and parsley are combined to create a super flavorful chicken.
- Serve with Anything: Pair this crispy parmesan chicken with potatoes, salads, or soups or you can even use them as a base for casseroles, pasta, etc.
Ingredients you will need
This is a list that features the ingredients that are in this parmesan-crusted chicken! For a list of the full measurements, be sure to scroll down to the recipe card.
- Chicken– Chicken cutlets are used because they are quick to cook and get tender as they cook. You can use other pieces of chicken like chicken breats, chicken thighs, or wings, but keep in mind the chicken may take longer to cook.
- Salt and Pepper
- Eggs– Used for the egg wash is used to dip the chicken in before dipping into the breadcrumbs.
- Flour– I used All-purpose flour to make sure the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken to make sure it gets crispy. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
- Panko Breadcrumbs– Gluten-free panko breadcrumbs are a great option for a crispy coating! Mixed with seasoning and parmesan, this breading is simply delicious.
- Parmesan– Freshly grated parmesan has extra savory cheesy flavors and is the key ingredient in this gluten-free chicken recipe.
- Seasoning– You will need Italian seasoning, paprika, celery, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder to make sure the breadcrumb crust is filled with a ton of flavor.
- Oil– You may also use other oils such as avocado, grapeseed, canola, etc.
- Parsley and Lemon– Optional but highly recommended, fresh parsley and lemon juice allow pan-fried and oven-baked chicken parmesan to be extra bold in flavor.
How to Make Parmesan-Herb-Crusted Chicken
- First, season the chicken: First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Next, prepare the dipping station: In separate bowls, prepare the egg wash by beating the eggs in a shallow dish, add flour into a second plate, and then in a third plate, add the breadcrumbs and seasonings.
- Then, coat the chicken: Add one chicken cutlet to a bowl of flour and coat the entire surface of the chicken. Next, dip the flour-coated chicken into the egg wash, making sure to allow the excess eggs to drip off, then transfer the chicken to the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides. Repeat
- Next, cook the chicken: Add one tablespoon of oil to a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add two breaded chicken cutlets to the pan and cook for two minutes per side until both sides are a golden brown color.
- Bake: Repeat the steps of pan-frying the chicken until all of the chicken has been seared. Place the chicken onto the sheet pan and bake the chicken for ten to twelve minutes until fully cooked through and no longer pink.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon juice. Enjoy!
Tips from my kitchen
- Use any kind of Italian parmesan cheese like Pecorino Romano, Asiago, or Parmigiano Reggiano. Freshly grated is best but store-bought is okay.
- Serve this parmesan-crusted chicken recipe with homemade marinara sauce for the best fresh flavors.
- Do not overcook the chicken or it will not be tender or as delicious.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four days. Reheat the chicken in the microwave, air fryer, or in the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
A bunch of different things is yummy with parmesan chicken such as pasta, noodles or veggie noodles, Italian-style salads, veggie salads, potatoes, and garlic bread.
Real Parmesan cheese is considered Parmigiano Reggiano and is a naturally hard cheese with savory robust flavors. A true staple in Italian cuisine!
First, be sure to coat the entire chicken cutlets into the flour. Next, fully dip the chicken into the egg wash and make sure the excess falls off. Lay the chicken into the panko breadcrumbs to get them to stick. Flip to the other side and apply pressure.
Cooking the chicken uncovered gives it a delicious crispy exterior and crust which is what you want with this recipe.
What To Serve it With
Here are some tasty options to serve them with.
- Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
- Tomato Bruschetta Bread
- Cucumber Avocado Feta Salad
- Easy Marinated Tomatoes
- Oven-Roasted Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
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- Pan-Fried Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast
- Creamy Tomato Pasta
- Butternut Squash Mushroom Risotto
- Chicken Piccata Meatballs
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- Lemon and Parmesan Chicken Orzo Soup
- Baked Tomato Feta Pasta
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Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds chicken cutlets
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup flour of choice
- ⅔ cups breadcrumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon celery salt, or plain salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- parsley, chopped; for serving
- lemon wedges , for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Season the 1.25 pounds chicken cutlets with Kosher salt and pepper.
- Prepare your station by beating the 2 eggs on a shallow plate. In a second plate, add the ¼ cup flour of choice . In a third one, mix the ⅔ cups breadcrumbs½ cup parmesan cheese with the seasonings ( 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon celery salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- Add one chicken cutlet to the flour and lightly coat on both sides. Dip into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off, then transfer into the breadcrumbs mixture. Gently press to adhere the breadcrumb mixture on both sides.
- Repeat with all of the chicken cutlets.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add two breaded cutlets making sure you don't overcrowd the pan. Cook for around 2 minutes per side, or just until it starts to get golden brown. Transfer to your prepared sheet pan.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Bake the cutlets in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink on the inside or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges .
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Notes
- Use any kind of Italian parmesan cheese like Pecorino Romano, Asiago, or Parmigiano Reggiano. Freshly grated is best but store-bought is okay.
- Serve this parmesan-crusted chicken recipe with homemade marinara sauce for the best fresh flavors.
- Do not overcook the chicken or it will not be tender or as delicious.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four days. Reheat the chicken in the microwave, air fryer, or in the oven.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Need ckd friendly recipe. Need very low in sodium and potassium. Help pkease
At what point do you use the Parmesan?
I had a couple of unexpected guests in the house and the only thing I could think of serving with tea at that moment was these crispy chicken fillets. Everyone enjoyed it so much. The recipe for parmesan and chicken is an old time classic!
Taste great with waffles. Chicken and waffles oh yeah!!!
Easy to make and a hit with my teenage sons!
Thank you. Glad you loved it
Quick and easy! Chicken was super moist and flavourful.
this doesn’t say when/where to add the parm.. looks great though!