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Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Name: Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 each boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz. each) (Source: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz. each)); 4 tablespoons butter, melted (Source: 4 tablespoons butter, melted); 1 tablespoon olive oil (Source: 1 tablespoon olive oil); 1/4 teaspoon paprika (Source: 1/4 teaspoon paprika); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Source: 1 cup panko breadcrumbs); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Source: 1 teaspoon garlic powder); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (Source: 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning); 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (Source: 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped / parsley flakes (Source: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped / parsley flakes); 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt (Source: 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (Source: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper)

Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken is made with Parmesan cheese, boneless, and paprika.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 11 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Include the rest

Leave time for the resting step before continuing.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Set up the coatings

Keep the coating mixtures separate and use them in the stated order.

Get to know the ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz. each)

In the method: Pound the chicken to 1/2″ thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

butter, melted

In the method: Combine melted butter, olive oil and paprika in a shallow bowl.

paprika

In the method: Combine melted butter, olive oil and paprika in a shallow bowl.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Enjoy!

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Pound the chicken to 1/2″ thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Leave time for the resting step before continuing.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and internal temperature reads 165°F.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: thecookingjar.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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