Parmesan and Pine Nut Crusted Chicken Breasts
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Parmesan and Pine Nut Crusted Chicken Breasts recipe, a perfect blend of crispy texture and rich, nutty flavor. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a golden crust made from savory grated Parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with fragrant garlic powder and Italian herbs. The recipe starts with a quick skillet sear for a beautifully browned exterior, followed by baking to ensure the chicken stays tender and succulent. This dish is as impressive as it is easy, requiring just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking. Serve it alongside a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, or your favorite starch for a restaurant-quality meal right at home. It’s a delightful option for entertaining or simply treating yourself to something special!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Pine nuts
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.33 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly before finely chopping.
In a shallow dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped pine nuts, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the crust mixture.
Place the flour in a separate shallow dish. Beat the eggs in another shallow dish until smooth.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dredge each breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the Parmesan and pine nut mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crust.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sear the crusted chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the crust is crispy and golden.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with your favorite sides, such as a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.8 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1024 mg | 341% | |
| Sodium | 4715 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 279.3 g | 559% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1052 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 631 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
