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Close-up of sliced parmesan-crusted chicken breast with crispy golden breadcrumbs and fresh parsley garnish.

OMG Chicken

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This OMG chicken features juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, tangy parmesan sauce and topped with buttery Italian breadcrumbs, then baked to a golden crisp. This dish delivers crunchy, delicious flavor that’s fancy enough for company but easy enough for those hectic Tuesday nights when everyone's starving!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Cooking spray
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • 2 small bowls
  • 2 whisks
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts (approximately 2-3 pounds)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • chopped fresh parsley (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Lightly grease baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Trim chicken breasts; if chicken breasts are very thick, slice them in half to create thinner cutlets.
  • Lightly season all sides of chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Place chicken breasts in greased baking dish, being careful not to stack or overlap if possible.
    Chicken breasts in a large white oval baking dish on a white countertop.
  • In small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and shredded parmesan until mixture is well combined. Pour mixture over chicken breasts and spread evenly.
    Overhead view of chicken breasts coated with sour cream, mayonnaise, and parmesan cheese in a large baking dish.
  • In second small bowl, whisk together breadcrumbs and melted butter until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Crumble mixture evenly over tops of chicken breasts.
    Overhead view of chicken breasts topped with butter breadcrumbs in a large oval baking dish.
  • Place baking dish in preheated oven. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through. Remove baking dish from oven and serve chicken warm with preferred sides and fresh parsley garnish if desired.

Recipe Notes

Make it Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers in place of Italian breadcrumbs.
Make it Keto/Low-Carb: Replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or a mixture of almond flour and parmesan cheese.
Make it Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free sour cream, dairy-free mayo, nutritional yeast instead of parmesan, and olive oil instead of butter.
Thickness of Chicken Breasts: If the chicken breasts are very thick, they’ll take longer to cook and you’ll risk them drying out. Slicing them in half (like a hamburger bun) will help them stay tender and moist.
Internal Temperature: Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or warm the whole dish covered with foil in a 350°F oven for about 15-20 minutes. The breadcrumbs won't be quite as crispy after reheating, but the flavor is still amazing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 500calProtein: 55gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 909mgTotal Carbs: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 11gVitamin A: 493IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 2mg
Recipe By: Jasmine Comer
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