Description
Parmesan Lemon Chicken is a delightful dish that features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, cheesy topping with a zesty lemon twist. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve it over pasta or alongside your favorite veggies for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken dry and rub with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, garlic, and lemon juice until combined.
- Place seasoned chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top generously with the cheese mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg