Cheesy Chicken Breast

5.00 (20)
⏱ 55 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Chicken Breast

This family-pleasing recipe offers a straightforward way to prepare boneless chicken breasts. The chicken is coated in a flavourful mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, cheddar, and garlic before being baked until golden. It is a quick and satisfying option for a weekday meal that is particularly popular with children. The dish requires minimal preparation and yields a delicious, cheesy result in about 55 minutes.

Cheesy Chicken Breast

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chop

Method

  1. Mix the olive oil and minced garlic together in a bowl and allow it to stand for 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the pepper, salt and paprika, stirring thoroughly.
  3. Stir the finely grated Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese and chopped parsley into the breadcrumb mixture until well incorporated.
  4. Coat each chicken breast fully in the garlic oil, then press it into the crumb mixture to cover both sides. Transfer the coated breast to a greased baking dish.
  5. Continue this process until all the chicken breasts are prepared and placed in the dish.
  6. Pour any leftover garlic oil evenly over the top of the chicken.
  7. Bake the chicken in the oven at 400° for 35 minutes.
  8. Take the dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium417900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken Breast
AuthorExpat in Holland