Description
A flavorful dish featuring crispy, cheesy chicken that is easy to prepare yet impressive for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In one dish, combine breadcrumbs, half of the grated Parmesan, and all seasonings.
- In another dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until blended.
- Place flour in a third dish. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, and coat with the breadcrumb mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining Parmesan, mozzarella, and minced garlic. Top the chicken with this cheesy mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor. Consider experimenting with different cheeses or adding spices for a kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 200mg