Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken dish boasts an irresistible flavor, easy prep, and delightful crunch from panko breadcrumbs. Perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal, it features juicy chicken breasts topped with a cheesy crust that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture onto each chicken breast.
- Cook the chicken on the grill pan for 3-4 minutes, then flip to the other side.
- In another bowl, mix together ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and shredded provolone. Set aside.
- Top each chicken breast with the cheese mixture and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the grill pan and place on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Preheat the oven’s broiler on high.
- In a separate bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over each chicken breast.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Take out the chicken from the broiler and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
Feel free to substitute the provolone cheese with mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
Make sure to watch the chicken closely while broiling to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg