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Paprika Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Paprika Parmesan Crusted Chicken is so tender and flavorful it doesn't need any kind of sauce. The crisp Parmesan baked crust could almost pass for fried chicken!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 480 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- 4 chicken breast halves boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- paprika
Instructions
- Combine Parmesan cheese with breadcrumbs and salt & pepper on a plate or in a shallow dish, set aside.
- Season each chicken breast with a little sprinkle of salt (to taste) and dip in melted butter. Roll in crumb mixture until completely coated.
- Place in baking dish and sprinkle generously with paprika.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes @ 375 degrees - Do not overcook!
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Notes
- Panko bread crumbs with a few teaspoons of Italian seasoning can be used in place of the Italian bread crumbs.
- If chicken breast thicknesses are uneven, or over an inch thick, cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound them with a mallet or rolling pin to reach 1-inch thickness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
868mg
(36%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
866IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 868mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 866IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.