Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Chicken Trays (Printable)

Golden-crusted chicken and broccoli roasted on one tray with savory Parmesan-panco topping. Simple 40-minute dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces

→ Chicken

02 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-6 oz each)

→ Topping

03 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Serving

10 - Lemon wedges, optional
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange broccoli florets and chicken breasts on prepared tray in a single layer with space between pieces.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly coated and crumbly.
04 - Sprinkle half of the Parmesan-panko mixture over broccoli and remaining half over chicken breasts. Gently press topping onto each piece to help it adhere.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 22-25 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and panko topping is golden brown and crisp.
06 - If topping needs additional crisping, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One tray means one cleanup, and honestly that alone makes this a winner on exhausting days.
  • The panko crust gets impossibly crispy while the chicken stays tender inside, which feels like you've cracked some secret code.
  • It comes together in 40 minutes flat, perfect for when you need dinner on the table but don't want to compromise on taste.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry before arranging it on the tray, because any moisture means the topping won't crisp up the way it should.
  • The broccoli and chicken roast together beautifully because the high heat makes them both cook at roughly the same speed, but don't use giant broccoli crowns or they'll still be raw in the middle when the topping is done.
03 -
  • If you want to marinate the chicken, lemon juice and olive oil for 30 minutes beforehand makes everything taste a little brighter and helps keep the meat tender.
  • Using fresh-grated Parmesan instead of the pre-shredded kind honestly makes a noticeable difference in how the crust browns and tastes.
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