Name: Easy Baked Parmesan Chicken - Printable Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 2 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts; Salt & Pepper; 60g (1/4 Cup) Mayonnaise; 25g (1/4 Cup) Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated; 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder; 2-3 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs; Baking Tray; Foil; Small Bowl

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Looking for an easy midweek meal? Or a chicken recipe that’s a little bit different? This gorgeous baked parmesan chicken recipe is exactly what you need! Baked to perfection with a crunchy crust over a creamy cheese topping, this juicy baked chicken is guaranteed to delight! Read on for the easy recipe…

Baked parmesan chicken on a plate with potato thins and tomatoes

Why baked parmesan chicken?

Chicken is quite possibly my favourite meat, but I’m getting really bored of doing the same things with it. Do you fall into this trap too? Do you need a change like me?

This baked parmesan chicken recipe really is great. It has TONS of flavour and it’s really simple to make! It reminds me of air fryer chicken breasts, but more creamy and cheesy.

Me and the Mr had ours with roast potato slices and roast cherry tomatoes, but you could have it with anything! Pasta, rice, salad, couscous… the midweek meal possibilities are endless.

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Ingredients

Here is what you will need to serve 2 (Easily doubled.)

2 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
Salt & Pepper
60g (1/4 Cup) Mayonnaise
25g (1/4 Cup) Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
2-3 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs

Essential equipment

Baking Tray
Foil
Small Bowl

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C/Fan 190°C/392ºF and line a baking tray with foil. Season both sides of your chicken breasts (x 2 skinless and boneless) with salt and pepper, then place onto the tray.

Two chicken breasts on a foil lined baking tray

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (60g | 1/4 Cup), grated parmesan (25g | 1/4 Cup) and garlic powder (1/4 tsp). Divide the mixture between the two breasts and smear evenly over the top. Season with a little more salt and pepper.

Two chicken breasts topped with mayonnaise, parmesan and seasoning

Then place them into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Two baked parmesan chicken breasts on a tray

Next, remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with some panko breadcrumbs (2-3 tbsp). (Be careful not to burn yourself.)

Two cheese topped chicken breasts on a tray with panko breadcrumbs

Then place it back into the oven for a further 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is crispy and golden.

Serve immediately with whatever takes your fancy!

Baked parmesan chicken, potato thins and tomatoes on a plate with a fork on the side

What’s the verdict?

Both me and the Mr really enjoyed this. It’s simple but brilliant, and the chicken was so tender and juicy! This one is definitely a winner winner chicken dinner and I will most certainly be making it again.

It’s really versatile too! Try adding some dried herbs into the mayonnaise mixture, mix together with some pesto or spice it up with some chilli flakes!

Baked parmesan chicken is a dish that is easily adaptable and will please the whole family.

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Easy Baked Parmesan Chicken - Printable Recipe

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Tender and juicy baked parmesan chicken is the perfect midweek meal! With a crispy panko crunch over a creamy parmesan topping, this easy to make dish won't disappoint!