Description
Parmesan crusted chicken sheet pan dinner brings Mediterranean comfort right to your kitchen, blending crispy herb-coated chicken with roasted vegetables. Simple ingredients and minimal cleanup make this meal a perfect weeknight solution for hungry families seeking delicious, hassle-free dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Cheese and Bread Coating:
- ½ cup (50 grams / 1.75 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (60 grams / 2.1 ounces) breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (450 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup (150 grams / 5.3 ounces) baby carrots
- 1 cup (120 grams / 4.2 ounces) broccoli florets
Seasoning and Oil:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (2 tablespoons for chicken, 2 tablespoons for vegetables)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for vegetables
Instructions
- Craft a sheet pan canvas by lining a large baking tray with parchment paper and heating the oven to a robust 425F (220C), creating the perfect culinary stage.
- Transform raw vegetable ingredients into a harmonious medley by gently massaging baby potatoes, carrots, and broccoli florets with fragrant olive oil, aromatic Italian seasoning, and a whisper of salt and pepper.
- Distribute the seasoned vegetables across the baking sheet, creating strategic spaces for the incoming chicken centerpiece.
- Construct a crispy parmesan armor by blending grated cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow receptacle.
- Prepare an egg wash in a separate bowl, creating a smooth binding agent for the cheese coating.
- Elevate each chicken breast by first baptizing it in beaten eggs, then meticulously pressing it into the parmesan mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Choreograph the chicken breasts onto the sheet pan alongside the waiting vegetables, drizzling a final flourish of olive oil to amplify crispiness.
- Slide the culinary composition into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes of transformative heat to turn chicken golden and vegetables tender.
- Perform a temperature check, confirming chicken reaches 165F (75C) internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Present the dish after a brief cooling moment, optional garnishes of fresh parsley or additional parmesan cheese welcome to enhance the visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels before coating to help breadcrumb mixture adhere better and create crispier crust.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor and better coating texture compared to pre-packaged options.
- Adjust vegetable cooking times if cut into different sizes; smaller pieces will cook faster than larger chunks.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs without compromising crispy texture.
- Increase crispiness by placing chicken on a wire rack within the sheet pan, allowing air circulation around the meat.
- Monitor vegetables during baking to prevent burning; stir midway through cooking for even caramelization.
- Add extra flavor by incorporating herbs like rosemary or thyme into the Parmesan coating mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 614mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 142mg