Description
A quick and flavorful garlic parmesan chicken dish ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the chicken and let it melt slightly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best taste.
- If the chicken is thick, pound it to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy garlic parmesan chicken, quick chicken recipe, 20-minute dinner