This Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken recipe is perfect for a quick, busy weeknight meal that doesn’t require a lot of hands-on time.
If you’re looking for a super crispy, juicy, tasty dish, this herb crusted parmesan cheese chicken breast fits the bill. Using fresh grated parmesan cheese definitely makes a difference.
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About Herb Crusted Parmesan Chicken
This parmesan and herb crusted chicken recipe is perfect for when you’re wanting an easy chicken dish.
It’s an easy, tender chicken cutlet dish that’s perfect with so many side dishes, you’ll have more trouble figuring out what to have with it than actually making it!
Why This Easy Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe is a Keeper
We love this Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe so much because it’s super easy to make and is irresistible. No need to dredge the chicken this new recipe is so easy. It is a great recipe to try when you are pressed for time. Just top and bake in the oven. This chicken is definitely a keeper.
- 30 Minute Parmesan-crusted Chicken Recipe: From start to finish, this easy chicken dinner cooks in less than 30 minutes that tastes like the cheesecake factory chicken.
- Easy Ingredients: All you will need to make this recipe is 4 easy ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Everyone in the family is going to be begging you for this chicken breast recipe! This chicken pairs well with rice or pasta, potatoes or green salad.
- Adaptable: This easy parmesan baked chicken is easy and great to adapt to you and your family’s liking. Causal enough for every day dinner but also special enough to serve at a dinner party with a lemon wedge on the side.
If you’re looking for more chicken parmesan recipes, try these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Chicken Gorgonzola Pasta and Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf and Sauce
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Can I Make This Baked Chicken Breast Recipe Gluten Free?
Yes! To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free breadcrumbs as well as making sure your mayo is gluten free.
Variations and Substitutions for the Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe / Copycat Cheesecake Factory Recipe
This is one of my favorite Cheesecake Factory meals, along with the chicken romano. It is easy to make in the air fryer. Let me know if you have tried this recipe in the air fryer.
- Air Fryer: Try air frying this delicious parmesan breaded chicken!
- Eggplant: In place of the tasty chicken recipe, try making with eggplant for your vegetarian friends or make eggplant parmesan.
How to Make Panko Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This parmesan crusted chicken is easy enough to do in an easy 3 steps. This is a perfect weeknight dinner especially if you like cheesecake factory and their juicy chicken.
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These are the basic steps for making Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and combine mayo with parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl.
STEP 2: Arrange
Arrange boneless, skinless chicken breasts on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs. If you like a heavier bread crumb mixture you can make a dipping station and then dip the chicken in the egg in the first bowl and dredge in the panko in the second bowl, turn to coat evenly. Remove excess until just a light coating is present.
STEP 3: Bake until Golden Brown and Crispy
Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and the crust is golden brown. I like to flip mine halfway so the oven cooks chicken for about 10 minutes per side. Use meat thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
FAQs About Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken
Expert Tips for Making This Hellmann’s Parmesan Cheese Crusted Chicken Recipe
- Different Spices: Try using your favorite blend of herbs for this delicious parmesan herb-crusted chicken or simply use salt and pepper.
- Freshly Shredded Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan would be perfect to use in this crispy, parmesan cheese chicken breast recipe.
- Kid-Friendly: To make cheesecake factory copycat chicken breast a little more kid-friendly, dip the chicken in some BBQ sauce or Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce.
- Other Meats: Use veal or another kind of meat in place of the chicken breast for this easy recipe.
- Panko: If you’d like to use panko breadcrumbs as your breading make sure to either season them yourself or get the seasoned ones.
- Uses: Use this chicken for chicken parmigiana or chicken piccata. The crispy crust and tender juicy inside is ideal for these recipes. IT is easy to make this recipe and freeze for future use as it can come together to create so make different dishes.
What to Serve with Easy Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 Chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless, about 1 1/4 pounds
- 4 teaspoons Bread crumbs, Italian Seasoned
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Combine mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl.
- Arrange chicken on baking sheet.
- Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Expert Tips
- Different Spices: Try using your favorite blend of herbs for this delicious parmesan herb-crusted chicken or simply use salt and pepper.
- Freshly Shredded Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan would be perfect to use in this crispy, parmesan cheese chicken breast recipe.
- Kid-Friendly: To make cheesecake factory copycat chicken breast a little more kid-friendly, dip the chicken in some BBQ sauce or Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce.
- Other Meats: Use veal or another kind of meat in place of the chicken breast.
- Panko: If you’d like to use panko breadcrumbs as your breading make sure to either season them yourself or get the seasoned ones.
I am on a gluten elimination diet, per doctors orders, and made a modified version of this recipe. I used thin sliced chicken breasts instead of the bigger ones and marinated them in zesty italian dressing from the bottle. I then mixed 1/3 cup mayonnaise, and 1/3 of fresh grated parmesan and spread it out on the marinated chicken. I had to omit the bread crumbs because of the no gluten thing. I must say, this is some of the best chicken I have ever made! I will definitely be doing again and once (if all goes well) I can reintroduce gluten again I will try with the breadcrumbs.
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing! 🙂