Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken is a four ingredient recipe that cooks in just twenty minutes. A flavorful crust forms on the chicken as it bakes in the oven.
Everyone loves that classic Hellmann’s chicken recipe. You know the one, it bakes in the oven with mayonnaise and parmesan cheese.
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Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken
I’ve updated that recipe and made Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken with seasoned panko breadcrumbs that add a nice texture to the crumb topping.
Mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese add creaminess and lots of flavor.
The creamy crust adds to the juiciness of every forkful of chicken.
You can even take this parmesan-crusted chicken recipe up a notch for special occasions and sprinkle the chicken with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, before serving.
When it's a busy weeknight and you need to get dinner on the table from start to finish in less than 30 minutes, this is the recipe for you.
Add honey butter corn that's creamy and buttery along with mashed potatoes and a classic wedge salad and savor every moment of dinner tonight.
The whole family will agree that it's always a delicious night when Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken is on the table!
And no one needs to know that it's such an easy recipe to make!
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How to make chicken with mayonnaise and parmesan cheese
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- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese until blended.
- Arrange chicken on a baking sheet with low sides.
- Top the chicken with the parmesan mixture and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
- Bake until the herb crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165F.
How to make baked chicken cutlets
You can easily make chicken cutlets with this recipe. Chicken cutlets are chicken breasts that have been sliced to be thinner.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to form 8 thin pieces of chicken and then follow the recipe.
- You can also use just two chicken breasts that you slice into 4 chicken cutlets to still serve four people.
- You may need to reduce the cooking time to 15 minutes.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Be sure that the chicken pieces are all about the same thickness so that they cook evenly together
- Add dried Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving
- Sprinkle with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves before serving
- Add a pinch of cayenne to the mayonnaise mixture for a hint of heat
Substitutions
- You can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for the boneless skinless chicken breasts
- You can make this recipe with chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts
- Panko breadcrumbs add a nice texture but you can easily use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs instead
- Shredded Parmesan cheese can be used in place of the grated Parmesan cheese
- Light mayonnaise can be used in place of the regular mayonnaise
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Storage
- Refrigerate leftover parmesan herb-crusted chicken in an airtight container.
- The chicken will stay fresh for 1-2 days.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
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Ingredients for mayo and parmesan chicken
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- mayonnaise
- grated Parmesan cheese
- seasoned panko breadcrumbs
Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese until blended.
- Arrange chicken on a baking sheet with low sides.
- Top the chicken with the mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and an instant red thermometer registers 165F.
Such a good and tasty chicken recipe to make.
I am sure everyone will love this!
Wow! Another amazing chicken recipe that looks absolutely delicious! Totally love the texture of this chicken dish! I'll definitely try this at home! Thanks!
I needed a quick dinner with friends the other evening and this chicken was perfect. I served it over a mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette ~ delicious!
Amy, that sounds like a delicious way to serve this chicken! Delish!
This chicken was delish! I love recipes with few ingredients, and with 4 ingredients, this is definitely an easy recipe!