Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This easy baked parmesan crusted chicken is a quick and easy win for dinner! Tender, moist baked chicken is coated with a flavorful marinade and coated with seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. A pantry staple dinner your family will love!
Some nights call for a dinner you don’t have to think about.
This parmesan baked chicken is one of those recipes. Tender chicken is coated with a simple mixture of yogurt, parmesan, and seasoned breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and crisp on the outside while staying moist inside.
It uses pantry staples, comes together quickly, and pairs easily with just about anything — which makes it a reliable option for busy weeknights and an easy one to come back to again and again.
Why this recipe works for real life:
This is the kind of meal that earns a regular spot in rotation because it’s:
- quick to prep with very little cleanup
- made with familiar ingredients kids already recognize
- flexible enough to serve with whatever sides you have on hand
It’s simple without being boring and that’s exactly what most families need.
How to make baked chicken with parmesan crust
This weeknight dinner is so easy to make, after a while you won’t even need to look at a recipe for it! For the full set of directions, please make sure you scroll down to the recipe card below.
- Preheat the oven
- Mix yogurt and parmesan
- Spread the mixture over the chicken
- Top with breadcrumbs
- Bake until golden and cooked through
That’s it. No complicated steps, no extra bowls!
How to serve this baked chicken
This chicken is a great meal because it is so versatile and pairs so well with so many side dishes. Try serving it with:
Kids in the kitchen – Steps for junior chefs
This recipe is PERFECT for beginning junior chefs to make because it is easy and has such few, simple steps. Here is how kids can help you:
- Kids aged 1-3Â can help you measure all the ingredients, and mix together the greek yogurt and parmesan
- Kids aged 4-6Â can do everything above, plus help grate the parmesan and layer the ingredients on the chicken.
- Kids aged 7-10+Â can help you do everything above! In fact, let them do everything!
*Please note that these recommendations are generalized, and to please use your personal discretion with your child’s skill level. And always, always supervise! Read more about how to have your children help you in the kitchen.
Meals like this don’t try to impress – they show up quietly and do their job well. And those are often the recipes families rely on most.
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayo and parmesan.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and top evenly with the greek yogurt mixture.
- Sprinkle the seasoned bread crumbs on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition
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Yummy! I love parmesan chicken!
Simple and delicious! Great recipe.
This is a recipe I will definitely try. It looks very good! Thanks for sharing.
The looks mouth watering. A perfect chicken dish!