Description
Crispy parmesan crusted chicken sheet pan dinner brings Italian-inspired comfort to weeknight meals. Juicy chicken breasts, golden-brown and herb-infused, deliver delightful flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dry Coating:
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 ounces) breadcrumbs (or panko)
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Binding Agents:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) baby carrots
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 ounces) broccoli florets
Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for chicken)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for vegetables)
Final Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to a robust 425F (220C). Create a non-stick surface on a large baking sheet using parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- Transform vegetables into flavor-packed companions by tumbling baby potatoes, carrots, and broccoli florets with olive oil and seasonings. Distribute them strategically across the baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing for chicken placement.
- Craft a crispy Parmesan armor by whisking together grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, aromatic herbs, and complementary spices in a shallow mixing vessel. Simultaneously, whip eggs in a separate container to create a binding agent.
- Orchestrate the chicken transformation by immersing each breast first into beaten eggs, then meticulously pressing it into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Carefully position the breaded chicken pieces alongside the seasoned vegetables on the sheet pan. Enhance potential crispiness by delicately drizzling additional olive oil over the chicken surfaces.
- Allow the culinary ensemble to roast in the heated oven, monitoring for a golden-brown chicken exterior and perfectly tender vegetables. The chicken should reach an internal temperature signaling complete cooking – approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Permit the dish a brief resting period after extraction from the oven. Elevate the presentation with optional fresh parsley or an elegant sprinkle of additional Parmesan, then serve immediately to capture peak flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize the breadcrumb mixture by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for an extra flavor boost.
- Swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives to make the dish celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before coating to ensure the Parmesan crust adheres perfectly and creates a crispy golden exterior.
- Adjust vegetable cooking times by cutting larger pieces smaller, guaranteeing even roasting and preventing undercooked or burnt spots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg