quick and easy parmesan crusted chicken

Name: Quick and Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breast; 1/4 cup(s) full-fat mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 2 tablespoon(s) Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup(s) Panko bread crumbs; salt and pepper, to taste

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Kim Nichols

Akron, OH

Updated on Nov 13, 2025

Juicy chicken wrapped in a tangy, garlicky Parmesan hug, crowned with golden, crisp Panko that bursts with a cheesy crunch in every bite.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 boneless chicken breast
1/4 cup full-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make quick and easy parmesan crusted chicken

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Line a small baking sheet with foil/parchment.
Step 3

Pat chicken dry.
Step 4

Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 5

Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
Step 6

Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top of each breast.
Step 7

Press Panko firmly into the mayonnaise layer for max crunch.
Step 8

Bake 18–22 minutes until internal temp hits 165 degrees F and Panko is golden.
Step 9

Tip: If breasts are thick, pound to even 3/4-inch thickness for faster, even cooking.
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