Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Breaded chicken breasts flavored with garlic and Parmesan cheese are baked until golden and crispy for the easiest chicken dish ever. Serve with a salad and pasta for a quick, scrumptious dinner.

Ingredients :

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 cup dry bread crumbs

• ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions :

1. Gather all ingredients.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

3. In a bowl, blend the olive oil and garlic.

4. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper.

5. Dip each chicken breast in the oil mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and

6. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

7. Serve hot and enjoy!