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Crispy Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken Recipe

Looking for the easiest, most flavorful dinner after a busy day? This oven-baked parmesan chicken is fast, simple, and reliably juicy. With pantry staples—chicken breasts, mayonnaise, grated cheese, garlic, and seasoned breadcrumbs—you can have a delicious meal on the table in under an hour. Prep is minimal and the oven does the rest for a tender, golden-topped chicken everyone will love.

oven baked juicy chicken
oven baked parmesan chicken
A breaded and baked chicken breast topped with chopped parsley, served with a side of mashed potatoes and a sprig of fresh parsley on a white plate.

EASY JUICY Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken

Melissa Jo

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan and/or Pecorino Romano
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tsp. Tony’s Creole seasoning (or your preferred blend)
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated cheese, and minced garlic until smooth.
  • Add the Tony’s Creole, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Mix well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and coat each piece thoroughly with the mayo-cheese mixture.
  • Arrange the coated chicken breasts on a foil-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.
  • Spoon any remaining mayo mixture over the tops of the breasts so they have an even layer of cheese and mayo.
  • Lightly sprinkle the tops with seasoned Panko breadcrumbs—use a moderate amount so they crisp without burning.
  • Bake on the middle or lower rack at 400°F for about 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden. Cooking time may vary with breast size; larger breasts may need a few extra minutes.

Notes

  • Boneless chicken breasts: You don’t need cutlets—larger breasts work well and stay juicy when coated in the mayo-cheese mixture.
  • Cheese: A mix of Pecorino Romano and Parmesan yields great flavor, but either cheese alone will work fine.
  • Garlic: Fresh minced garlic is ideal, but jarred minced garlic in oil is a convenient option that adds good flavor on busy nights.
  • Breadcrumbs: Seasoned Panko gives extra crunch. Regular breadcrumbs can be used if preferred—just watch the topping so it doesn’t over-brown.
  • Seasonings: Feel free to swap or omit seasonings to suit your taste; the listed spices are suggestions that complement the cheese and mayo base.

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Pictures of the Process:

oven baked parmesan chicken ingredients
oven baked parmesan chicken before baking