Buttery Parmesan Chicken

Total Time: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes: 6 servings

A rich, cheesy breading locks in this chicken's natural juices, making it moist and tempting every time. Because it can be made in advance, I rely on it often during the week and when entertaining. 

Ingredients

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups soft bread crumbs

1/2 cup butter, melted

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

1/2 cup Dijon, yellow or country-style mustard

Directions

Combine cheese, bread crumbs and butter. Coat chicken breasts with mustard, then dip into crumb mixture. Place breaded chicken in a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, about 15 minutes.

Soft Bread Crumbs

To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 391 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.