Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken features juicy chicken breasts topped with a rich blend of Parmesan and provolone cheeses, enhanced by crispy panko breadcrumbs. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week!
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 each chicken breast with this mixture.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip them over.
- In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and provolone cheese, setting this mixture aside.
- Top each chicken breast with the cheese mixture, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill pan and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven’s broiler on high.
- In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle this over the chicken breasts.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the breadcrumbs turn golden and crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from broiler and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like oregano or thyme to the cheese mixture.
Ensure the chicken is flattened evenly for even cooking; a meat mallet can help with this.
Serving with a side salad or roasted vegetables makes for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg