Description
A simple and delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe with crispy, tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy garlic butter sauce and topped with savory Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the garlic Parmesan sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Add the sauce: Once the chicken is golden brown, pour the garlic Parmesan sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Bake the chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Add Vegetables: Include vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms in the pan for a complete meal.
- Make It Spicy: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Use Bone-in Chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts can be used for extra flavor, but make sure to adjust cooking time.
- Low-carb Option: Serve the chicken over a bed of zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice to keep the meal low-carb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Chicken Parmesan Recipe Easy Garlic Chicken Garlic Butter Chicken Parmesan Chicken Breasts