Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken is a quick, family-friendly dinner and a simple baked chicken recipe your kids will love. These cheesy garlic-parmesan crusted chicken breasts are stuffed with cheddar and can be ready in about 30 minutes.
Best Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken Recipe
This Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken makes a delicious 30-minute weeknight meal. Although the breasts are oven-baked rather than fried, they develop a crunchy exterior while remaining tender and juicy inside. Because they aren’t deep-fried, this version is a healthier option for a family dinner.
Serve the chicken as a main course with a side of roasted or steamed vegetables, a simple salad, or your favorite grain. The recipe is straightforward, quick to prepare, and full of flavor.
A Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken Dinner
The secret to the crisp coating is crushed corn flakes. I mix grated Parmesan with corn flake crumbs instead of traditional breadcrumbs to create a light, crunchy crust. The combination of Parmesan, corn flakes, and a touch of olive oil produces a flavorful, golden shell.
To make the dish extra special, the chicken breasts are stuffed with shredded cheddar cheese. Combined with garlic and Parmesan, the cheddar ensures each bite is melty and indulgent while keeping the preparation fast and simple.
Picture oven-baked chicken breasts seasoned with garlic powder, filled with cheddar, coated in a Parmesan–corn flakes mixture, and baked until the exterior is crisp and the interior is soft and cheesy. It’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare.
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Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken
- Author: Vera Zecevic
Prep Time: 10 minutes- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: serves 3
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
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Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken is a quick, family-friendly baked chicken dish that combines garlic, Parmesan, and a crunchy corn-flake coating. Each breast is stuffed with cheddar for an extra-melty center and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1½ lb. total)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 small eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup coarse corn flakes crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make corn flake crumbs by pulsing about 2½ cups of corn flakes in a food processor or crushing them in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin. Aim for slightly coarse crumbs for extra crispness.
- Season each chicken breast on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Carefully cut a pocket into each breast to create space for the filling.
- Fill each pocket with shredded cheddar and press the edges to help seal.
- Set up three shallow dishes: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and in the third combine corn flake crumbs with grated Parmesan. Stir in the olive oil until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Working with one chicken breast at a time, lightly coat both sides with flour, being careful not to open the pocket.
- Dip the floured breast into the beaten egg and allow excess to drip off.
- Press into the corn flakes–Parmesan mixture to coat thoroughly, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Let rest briefly before serving.