Description
This delicious Golden Baked Provolone Chicken features tender chicken breasts topped with a crispy Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture and gooey provolone cheese. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and guaranteed to please the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Make the Cheese Topping: In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil (or melted butter) into the mixture and stir until it becomes slightly crumbly.
- Coat the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, pressing it lightly to adhere.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until nearly cooked through (internal temperature should be around 160°F/71°C).
- Add the Provolone Cheese: Remove the chicken from the oven and place a slice of provolone cheese on top of each chicken breast. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the provolone cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the cheese is melted and golden, remove the chicken from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand.
- You can substitute provolone with mozzarella or gouda for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg