Garlic butter pasta or creamy mashed potatoes
Roasted green beans or steamed broccoli
A fresh Caesar or garden salad
Leftovers?
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Best in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crisp.
Freezer: You can freeze the cooked chicken (just wrap individually). Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat as above.
Real Talk
This one’s in the weeknight rotation for a reason—it’s fast, flavorful, and totally reliable. No weird ingredients. No soggy breading. Just crispy, cheesy goodness every single time.
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup dry breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil and minced garlic.
In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper.
Dip each chicken breast into the garlic oil, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
Arrange chicken in the baking dish. Sprinkle any extra breadcrumb mixture on top.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. (Internal temp should be 165°F.)
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: ~280
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 11g
Sodium: Varies depending on ingredients
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