Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

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Baked with a golden Parmesan crust, served alongside a fragrant roasted garlic and fresh herb sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
6 garlic cloves
4 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 garlic cloves on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap tightly and roast for 20 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 2: In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each). Brush each breast with 1 tbsp olive oil, then press both sides into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the crusted chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken breasts for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
Step 6: Meanwhile, mash the roasted garlic cloves with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to make a fragrant herb sauce.
Step 7: Serve the baked Parmesan-crusted chicken topped with the roasted garlic herb sauce for a bright, savory finish.