Description
Juicy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake! Quick, easy, and loaded with cheesy, garlicky goodness. Perfect for dinner in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 or 3 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
- 3 teaspoons paprika, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon (optional)
- 1 or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Oven & Chicken
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Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200°C) and position a rack in the center.
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Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
Step 2: Season the Chicken
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Season the chicken cutlets with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, instant chicken bouillon (if using), and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
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Arrange the seasoned chicken in a baking dish.
Step 3: Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Mixture
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In a bowl, mix together:
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Melted butter
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Olive oil
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Grated parmesan
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Minced garlic (or garlic powder)
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2 teaspoons paprika
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Italian seasoning
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Fresh chopped parsley
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Red chili flakes (if using)
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Black pepper
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Step 4: Assemble & Bake
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Pour the garlic parmesan mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides like cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, or pasta.
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If you reserved some garlic parmesan sauce, use it for dipping!
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated parmesan rather than pre-packaged cheese.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Baked Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner, Cheesy Chicken