Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken and crisp broccoli roasted together under a golden Parmesan crust for a fuss-free meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 5.3 oz each)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Broccoli

07 - 2 medium heads broccoli, cut into florets (approximately 28 oz total)
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Parmesan-Panko Crust

11 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
12 - 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
15 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, melted butter, fresh parsley, and lemon zest. Toss until evenly combined and set aside.
03 - Place chicken breasts on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and rub with garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, kosher salt, and black pepper.
04 - On the other side of the baking sheet, toss broccoli florets with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer, leaving space between florets.
05 - Sprinkle the Parmesan-panko mixture generously over both the chicken breasts and broccoli florets, pressing lightly to help it adhere to the surface.
06 - Roast in preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the topping is golden and crispy.
07 - If desired, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve extra crunch on the topping.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pan convenience with maximum flavor
  • Perfect balance of protein and vegetables
  • Irresistible crunchy Parmesan-panko topping
  • Ready in under an hour for busy weeknights
  • Customizable with simple variations
02 -
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning for better oil and spice adherence
  • For extra-crispy broccoli, arrange florets cut-side down on the baking sheet
  • Don't skip the resting time - it allows juices to redistribute in the chicken
  • Freshly grated Parmesan works much better than pre-grated for this crust
  • If your broccoli cooks faster than the chicken, you can remove it earlier and continue cooking the chicken
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