Description
Juicy baked chicken breasts coated in a rich garlic butter parmesan sauce. This quick and simple Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
- 3 teaspoons paprika, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and position rack in the center.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create even cutlets and pat dry.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, bouillon, and 1 teaspoon paprika.
- Arrange seasoned chicken in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, parmesan, remaining paprika, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Pour mixture over chicken, reserving some for serving if desired.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest briefly, spoon remaining sauce over top, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting and flavor.
- Slice chicken breasts thinly for even and quick cooking.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg