Italian Chicken Breasts Recipe (Parmesan Baked Chicken)
This Italian chicken breasts recipe coats chicken with Parmesan, oregano, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper, then bakes it with a little butter for a quick weeknight dinner. The ingredients are simple and the steps are clear, so you can get tender chicken on the table fast.
Ingredients
Seasoning mix
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat the oven
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). If you like, lightly grease the baking dish with a tiny smear of the melted butter to help prevent sticking (without adding extra).
Mix the Parmesan seasoning
In a bowl, combine Parmesan, oregano, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly blended.
Coat the chicken
Dip each chicken breast half into the melted butter, letting the excess drip off. Press it into the Parmesan mixture so the surface is well covered.
Bake
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the baking dish. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the thickest part is cooked through and the juices run clear. For a little extra color, you can broil for the last 1–2 minutes.
Rest and serve
Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes before serving so it stays juicy.