Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Coated in a crispy parmesan crust, served alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting Australian-inspired meal. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs 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 550 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 large (about 2 lbs) russet potatoes
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and cube 4 large russet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15-18 minutes until very tender.
2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a third bowl.
3. Step 3: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts. Dredge each breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with the Parmesan-panko mixture. Set aside.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the crust is crispy.
6. Step 6: While chicken bakes, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 1 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
7. Step 7: Serve the Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts hot with a generous scoop of the garlic mashed potatoes.