Description
A quick and easy recipe for a flavorful garlic Parmesan chicken bake, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create a fragrant marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the garlic mixture, ensuring that each piece is evenly covered in flavor. Place them snugly in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese generously over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness and allow the chicken to rest after baking for extra juiciness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg