Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Cheesy, garlicky chicken is baked to crisp perfection in this beloved recipe with thousands of 5-star reviews. Easy, affordable, and full of Italian-inspired flavor, this oven-baked breaded chicken recipe makes the perfect meal for busy weeknights.

A few simple steps will give you succulent, basil-kissed chicken with a deep golden Parmesan crust. Add this easily customizable recipe to your rotation for a mouthwatering win every time.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Breaded Parmesan chicken packs a big flavor that comes together easily in a 9×13 dish. You’ll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here’s what you can expect when you make this top-rated recipe:

Dip the chicken breasts in garlic-infused olive oil, then into a Parmesan bread crumb mixture.
Place the breaded chicken into a large baking dish.
Cook in the preheated oven until the juices run clear.

In just 30 minutes you’ll have tender chicken with a delightfully crunchy coating.

How to Store Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Leftover chicken breasts can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days. Be sure to keep the chicken in a single layer (or use parchment for separation) to avoid a soggy crust. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a repeat of that amazingly crispy taste.

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup dry bread crumbs
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

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In a bowl, blend the olive oil and garlic.

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In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper.

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Dip each chicken breast in the oil mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.

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Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

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Serve hot and enjoy!