Description
Quick Parmesan crusted chicken sheet pan dinner brings Italian-inspired comfort to weeknight meals. Crispy chicken and roasted vegetables create a simple, satisfying dinner you can easily prepare in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) baby carrots
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) broccoli florets
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for chicken)
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for vegetables)
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Activate the oven to a sizzling 425F (220C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Vegetable Medley: Toss baby potatoes, carrots, and broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Spread vegetables across the sheet, creating strategic spaces for chicken placement.
- Coating Creation: In one bowl, combine grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs until thoroughly blended.
- Chicken Transformation: Dunk each chicken breast into egg mixture, then press firmly into Parmesan breadcrumb coating, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Baking Assembly: Arrange breaded chicken alongside seasoned vegetables on the sheet pan. Drizzle additional olive oil over the chicken to promote golden crispiness.
- Roasting Performance: Slide the pan into the preheated oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes until chicken turns golden brown and reaches 165F internal temperature. Vegetables should emerge tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serving Finale: Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and an optional Parmesan sprinkle, then serve immediately to capture peak flavor and texture.
Notes
- Optimize Breading Technique: Pat chicken breasts completely dry before coating to ensure maximum Parmesan crumb adherence and achieve that coveted crispy exterior.
- Temperature Precision: Use an instant-read meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165F internally, preventing dryness while guaranteeing food safety.
- Vegetable Size Matters: Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even roasting and prevent smaller pieces from burning while larger chunks remain undercooked.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives or almond meal for low-carb and celiac-friendly variations, maintaining the dish’s signature crunch and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg