Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts

Baked chicken is a favorite in our house! So many ways it can be cooked and generally, rather quick to whip up and stick in the oven and have a fabulous meal in not too much time! Plus, little prep work on my end! Crowd pleaser right here! I serve mine with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (recipe in a different post) and steamed broccoli.  

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast

1 egg

1 tbsp water

1 tsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

4 tbsp melted butter

1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13x9 baking pan with aluminum foil.

2.) Cut each chicken breast in half.

3.) Beat egg and water in a shallow bowl. Add garlic, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. 

4.) Place parmesan in a separate shallow bowl. 

5.) Dip each piece of chicken in egg mixture making sure to coat. Allow excess egg to drip off. 

6.) Place in parmesan. Gently press, then turn and repeat on other side. Shake off excess. Repeat with remaining chicken. 

7.) Place chicken in prepared baking dish. Pour melted butter over top.

8.) Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes then crank oven up to 375 degrees and continue baking for another 25 minutes. Chicken should be slightly golden when done.