4.8 from 18 votes
Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken
My herb crusted chicken is coated in a flavorful Parmesan and herb crust, then cooked to perfection. The result is a juicy, tender chicken with a mouth-watering crispy crust! Plus, it's a pretty amazing parmesan herb crusted chicken cheesecake factory copycat too.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon basil dried, see note
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon sage dried
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the flour, spices, herbs, and parmesan in a shallow dish, like a pie pan. Set aside.
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner chicken breasts.
- Heat a medium skillet with the olive oil over medium heat.
- Evenly coat each chicken breast in the flour and spice mixture.
- Add the chicken to the skillet when the oil is simmering.
- Cook for about 6 minutes per side. The chicken will be done when the internal temperature reaches 160ºF.
- Let rest, uncovered for 5 minutes. Serve.
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Notes
- Dried herbs should be used in this recipe as fresh herbs will burn during the cooking process.
Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
716mg
(30%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
88IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 716mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.