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Cheesy Garlic Bread Chicken

Cheesy Garlic Bread Chicken

Cheesy garlic bread chicken with a buttery panko garlic crust and melty mozzarella in 35 minutes. Viral comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2 inch
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 cups low moisture mozzarella freshly shredded
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. **Heat.** Preheat oven to 425F. Line a sheet pan with parchment and brush with olive oil.
  2. **Season.** Pat chicken dry and rub with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place on the prepared pan.
  3. **Mix.** In a bowl combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, panko, and parmesan into a thick spread.
  4. **Spread.** Pile the garlic panko mixture on top of each chicken breast and press gently so it sticks.
  5. **Bake.** Roast 18 minutes until the chicken hits 160F and the panko is golden.
  6. **Melt.** Top each piece with mozzarella and bake 5 more minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  7. **Rest.** Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with extra parsley and red pepper flakes.

Notes

Pound chicken to 1/2 inch thick for even cooking and a juicy center. Use freshly minced garlic, not jarred. Jarred garlic tastes flat after baking. Shred mozzarella from a block. Pre-shredded cheese has anti caking starch that prevents a smooth melt.