Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli

Just 10 minutes of prep and one tray necessary for this Sheet Pan Dinner: Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli!

Total Time: 50 minutes

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Just 10 minutes of prep and one tray necessary for this Sheet Pan Dinner: Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli! We love easy dinner recipes that don’t require much cleanup at the end!

Thanks to easy dinners like this Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe, I’m not slaving over the stove to prepare an elaborate meal, I’m not worrying about what side dish I’m going to serve, and I’m not making any last-minute runs to the grocery store.

Instead, I can prepare the entire recipe in 10 minutes, cook it all on one tray, and then not think about it again until dinner is ready!

How to make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast in the Oven:

First, combine “Italian Style” seasoned breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.

In a separate bowl, melt 1 stick of butter.

Dip a boneless, skinless chicken breast in the butter…

and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

Place the breaded chicken on a rimmed baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining meat. Bake the chicken for about 25 minutes in a 400-degree F oven.

While the Parmesan crusted chicken bakes, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt and pepper.

I like to use two of these bags of pre-washed and chopped broccoli florets for a shortcut, but you can certainly chop up your own head of broccoli if you prefer.

After 25 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven, and add the broccoli to the pan.

Place the entire tray back in the oven for about 10-15 more minutes (or until the broccoli is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F).

What goes with Garlic Parmesan Chicken?

You don’t really need anything else with this meal, but if you’d like to add something more to the table, try these options:

• Aunt Bee’s 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits
• Rice
• Pasta tossed with butter and Parmesan or pasta tossed with pesto
• 3-Ingredient Breadsticks

COOK’S TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS:

• How do you make chicken Parmesan crispy? For an extra crispy finish, try placing the baking sheet under the broiler for the final few minutes of baking time.
• For more flavor, try adding garlic, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, or other spices to the broccoli before roasting.
• For crispier roasted broccoli, add the broccoli to the sheet pan after just 20 minutes of baking time. This will give the broccoli about 15-20 minutes in the oven, which will yield a more charred vegetable.
• Total cooking time for your chicken will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken breast. I recommend using a meat thermometer to know exactly when your meat is done and needs to be removed from the pan.
• Make Panko Parmesan Chicken by substituting Panko breadcrumbs for the regular fine breadcrumbs. If using plain Panko, be sure to add some Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs for that added flavor.
• Try this Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken using different types of chicken. For instance, instead of the chicken breast, make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders or Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs. If using tenders, bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes total. If using boneless, skinless thighs, bake at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes total.

This baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli is a 10-Minute Miracle Meal that will add freedom to your day and give you a few moments of HAPPY.

You might also enjoy these easy chicken recipes:

• 5-Ingredient Parmesan Ranch Chicken Tenders
• Dump and Bake 5-Ingredient Swiss Chicken
• Dump and Bake Chicken and Cornbread Casserole
• Dump and Bake Tortellini Alfredo with Chicken
• Dump and Bake Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli

Just 10 minutes of prep and one tray necessary for this Sheet Pan Dinner: Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Chicken Dinner, Garlic Parmesan Chicken, sheet pan dinner

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 627 kcal

Author Blair

Ingredients

• 1 cup seasoned “Italian Style” breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2.5 lbs. - 3 lbs. total)
• 24 ounces (or about 5 cups) fresh broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. In a shallow bowl, stir together breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and garlic powder.
3. Melt butter in a separate bowl.
4. One at a time, dip a chicken breast in the butter and then dredge the chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.

5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken is almost cooked through and crust is golden brown.

6. While the chicken is in the oven, toss broccoli florets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
7. Remove chicken from oven.

8. Add the broccoli to the sheet pan in a single layer around the chicken. Return the pan to the oven and bake for about 10-15 more minutes, or just until the broccoli is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Recipe Notes

COOK'S TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS:

• How do you make chicken Parmesan crispy? For an extra crispy finish, try placing the baking sheet under the broiler for the final few minutes of baking time.
• For more flavor, try adding garlic, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, or other spices to the broccoli before roasting. 
• For crispier roasted broccoli, add the broccoli to the sheet pan after just 20 minutes of baking time. This will give the broccoli about 15-20 minutes in the oven, which will yield a more charred vegetable.
• Total cooking time for your chicken will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken breast. I recommend using a meat thermometer to know exactly when your meat is done and needs to be removed from the pan.
• Make Panko Parmesan Chicken by substituting Panko breadcrumbs for the regular fine breadcrumbs. If using plain Panko, be sure to add some Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs for that added flavor.
• Try this Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken using different types of chicken. For instance, instead of the chicken breast, make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders or Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs. If using tenders, bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes total. If using boneless, skinless thighs, bake at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes total.

Nutrition information is purely an estimate, assuming 1 tablespoon of butter, 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan per chicken breast. Exact nutrition facts will vary depending on how much breading actually sticks to your chicken.

 

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli

Amount Per Serving (1 breaded chicken breast and 1/4 of the broccoli)

Calories 627 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27g 42%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 223mg 74%

Sodium 878mg 37%

Potassium 1645mg 47%

Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 3g

Protein 72g 144%

Vitamin A 32.7%

Vitamin C 188.5%

Calcium 26.3%

Iron 17.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published in November, 2016. It was updated in February, 2019.