Midge’s 4-Ingredient Parmesan Baked Chicken

📜 Collection: UK5 | ✍️ Attribution: Midge Robertson | 📂 Category: Entrees An incredibly simple and quick recipe featuring skinned chicken breasts dipped in melted butter and Parmesan cheese, then baked until golden and tender.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins50 minsNone2 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Oven
  • Shallow pie plate or baking dish

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2 mediumChicken Breastsskinned
1 tablespoonMargarine or Buttermelted
1/3 cupParmesan Cheesegrated
2 tablespoonsMargarinefor the pan

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2: Coating and Baking

  1. Dip the 2 medium chicken breasts first in the 1 tablespoon melted margarine or butter, then dip them in the 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese to coat thoroughly.
  2. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons margarine in a shallow pie plate or baking dish in the oven.
  3. Place the cheese-coated chicken breasts in the hot dish with the melted margarine.
  4. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and golden brown.
  5. Spoon the pan drippings over the chicken once or twice during baking.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Leftover baked chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.


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