Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken with Pennsylvania Cheddar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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Tender baked chicken breasts coated with a flavorful herb and breadcrumb crust, topped with sharp Pennsylvania cheddar cheese for a regional twist. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Pennsylvania sharp cheddar cheese, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shredded Pennsylvania sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and drizzle 3 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice over them, rubbing to coat evenly.
Step 3: Press each chicken breast firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat all sides, then place on a lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake the chicken breasts for 18 minutes, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded Pennsylvania sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Step 5: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, with a golden crust and melted cheese topping.