Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe – Try something new and easy with this baked garlic parmesan chicken recipe. Not only is this baked chicken dish super easy to make, but it’s also bursting with flavor. The key? Reserve a portion of the garlic parmesan marinade and use it as a delicious sauce for dipping! Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping party dish or a simple weekday dinner, this savory chicken breast recipe is guaranteed to impress. Trust us, this garlic parmesan chicken bake recipe will quickly become one of your go-to chicken dishes in your meal plan. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake Recipe
- 2 or 3 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
- 3 teaspoons paprika, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon (optional)
- 1 or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus for garnish
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
Baked garlic parmesan chicken recipe
This baked chicken recipe is simple and goes with anything, so you can make a quick dinner that everyone will remember for a long time! Chicken breasts are a great option for dinner because they’re lean and loaded with protein (source: PubMed). Garlic and parmesan go hand in hand and form a delicious crust on top of the baked chicken breasts. We like serving it with cauliflower rice or roasted veggies for a low-carb/keto dinner option, but nothing prevents you from trying with rice, bulgur, or pasta.
How to make garlic parmesan chicken Bake
Slice chicken to make thin cutlets that you season generously with spices. Then make the sauce with melted butter, parmesan, spices, and herbs. Pour the sauce over the chicken in a baking dish, then bake at 400ºF (200ºC) for 15 to 20 minutes. Quick, simple, delicious! Scroll down for detailed instructions.
Tips for the baked garlic parmesan chicken breasts recipe
- We like to slice the chicken breasts to make them thinner and cook them quickly. Feel free to keep them whole to make the dish more substantial, or cut them into cubes for even faster cooking!
- We love a kick of spice: add some hot sauce like Sriracha to the garlic parmesan sauce for a spicier flavor.
How to keep baked chicken parmesan leftovers
Keep any baked garlic chicken parmesan leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave, adding a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.
Directions
1. To make the baked garlic parmesan chicken: Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 400ºF (200°C).
2. Season chicken cutlets generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, instant chicken bouillon (if using), and one teaspoon of paprika, and arrange in a baking dish.
3. In a bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, parmesan, pepper, minced garlic, two teaspoons of paprika, parsley, red chili pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Pour the mixture over the chicken cutlets in the baking dish, keeping some for serving later, if you like.
4. Bake the garlic parmesan chicken for 15-20 minutes, depending on your oven. Chicken is done when cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), the temperature recommended by the Food Safety Administration. Serve the baked chicken parmesan immediately, with a side of cauliflower rice, or baked veggies, and the remaining sauce to dip. Enjoy! ❤️
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Our quick and simple garlic parmesan chicken is bursting with delicious flavor and sure to become a new favorite. Try this baked chicken Parmesan recipe for a quick weekday meal!
- 2 or 3 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
- 3 teaspoons paprika, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon (optional)
- 1 or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus for garnish
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 400ºF (200°C).
- Season chicken cutlets generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, instant chicken bouillon (if using), and one teaspoon of paprika, and arrange in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, parmesan, pepper, minced garlic, two teaspoons of paprika, parsley, red chili pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Pour the mixture over the chicken cutlets in the baking dish, keeping some for serving later, if you like.
- Bake the garlic parmesan chicken for 15-20 minutes, depending on your oven. Chicken is done when cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), the temperature recommended by the Food Safety Administration. Serve the baked chicken parmesan immediately, with a side of cauliflower rice, or baked veggies, and the remaining sauce to dip. Enjoy! ❤️
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Sierra
2026-01-29 21:36:18
This is really simple to make and super flavorful. We had everything on hand except fresh parm but that was easy to get. Highly recommend!
Mari
2025-09-14 00:27:05
This was such a simple but incredibly flavorful meal! Everyone really enjoyed the chicken which I paired with jasmine rice and a salad.
Jessica
2025-04-29 18:36:42
This was delicious and easy. Thank you. I also appreciate that the recipe isn’t bombarded with ads.
Jessica
2025-03-24 15:34:28
This is absolutely delicious. Easy! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I didnt look at directions and put all the spices and oil together used lime juice because I didnt have lemon and it turned out perfect. I will definitely make this again.
Rebecca
2025-02-15 17:54:51
It was a winner winner chicken dinner! I didn’t add parsley or red pepper flakes cause of my toddlers, but I did add some sun dried tomatoes! Everyone ate! Thank you for sharing!
