Parmesan and pine nut crusted chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of nutty pine nuts, salty Parmesan cheese, and juicy chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.
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PARMESAN AND PINE-NUT CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
Regular old Parmesean breaded chicken gets a makeover with red pepper and pine nuts. You'll be amazed at the delicious flavor and wonderful texture the nuts add to the breading.
Provided by mdosborne26
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place first 6 ingredients in food processor, process until nuts are chopped finely. Pour mixture onto a plate.
- Coat chicken in Egg Beaters and dredge in bread crumb mixture
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and finish cooking in the oven at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve chicken topped with jarred pesto sauce or heated marinara sauce.
BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PARMESAN CRUST
For a healthy weeknight standby without the oil from frying, make Ted Allen's recipe for Baked Chicken Breasts with Parmesan Crust from Food Network.
Provided by Ted Allen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Mix the mustard, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne in a medium bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely; set aside. In a medium shallow bowl, combine the parmesan and panko. Dredge the chicken pieces in the panko mixture, coating evenly and heavily, and pressing the coating into the meat. Put the chicken on a rack set over a baking sheet, spray with a quick burst of cooking spray and put the sheet in the middle of the oven. Bake until the chicken is golden and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting or serving.
- Photograph by Charles Masters
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 155 milligrams, Sodium 885 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 54 grams
PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
Categories Cheese Chicken Poultry Bake Low Carb Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine pesto and 2 tablespoons cheese in small bowl. Place remaining cheese in shallow dish. Rub pesto mixture under skin and over chicken (about 1 generous tablespoon per breast). Season with pepper. Place chicken meat side down on cheese; press to adhere. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover).
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Transfer chicken to baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Drizzle chicken lightly with oil and cook until crusty and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with assorted herbs if desired and serve.
QUICK CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN BREASTS
These are delicious, easy, quick, and so versatile! Eat them plain, topped with your favorite spaghetti sauce, or sliced on a Caesar salad.
Provided by SUNKIST2
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Parmesan Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Whisk bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl. Stir butter, white wine, mustard, and garlic together in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast half into melted butter mixture; press into bread crumb mixture to evenly coat. Place breaded chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Pat any leftover bread crumb mixture onto chicken breasts.
- Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 462.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN
The simplest and most savory way to dress up chicken breasts for a quick supper is just to top them with mayonnaise, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs, and bake. Dinner will be ready in 30 minutes or less.
Provided by Hellmann's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl.
- Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 95.6 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 373.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- To make sure the chicken breasts are evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have any pine nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
- To make the parmesan and pine nut crust extra crispy, use a food processor to finely chop the nuts and parmesan cheese.
- If you don't have any cooking spray, you can brush the chicken breasts with olive oil instead.
- Serve the parmesan and pine nut crusted chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
The Parmesan and Pine Nut Crusted Chicken Breasts is an excellent weeknight dinner recipe that is both delicious and easy to make. The chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful crust made from parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and bread crumbs, then baked to perfection. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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