Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Broccoli & Herb Butter Mashed Potatoes

Indulge in comfort and flavor with my Parmesan Crusted Chicken served alongside creamy Herb Butter Mashed Potatoes and tender broccoli. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for any occasion, combining crispy Parmesan-coated chicken with velvety mashed potatoes infused with fragrant herbs. It’s a delightful balance of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds craving more. Let’s dive into how to create this delicious and wholesome meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!


Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Serves: 4


Tips from Kelly’s Kitchen:

To get the most flavor out of your chicken, before seasoning + cooking your chicken breast, take a clean fork and poke holes all along the top of the chicken. This helps to prevent shrinkage and produce more flavorful chicken. Here is a short overview of how it helps in each method.

  • Marinades: Poking holes in chicken before marinating allows the marinade to penetrate deeper and faster, resulting in more flavorful chicken. This method can be especially helpful if you don’t have a lot of time to marinate the chicken.
  • Seasonings: Poking holes in the skin of chicken can help seasonings permeate the meat and prevent shrinkage.
  • Tenderizing: Poking holes in raw meat can help tenderize it by allowing heat to penetrate more deeply during cooking, which can reduce cooking time

What you Need:

  • Baking Dish
  • Medium sized Pot
  • Small sized Pot
  • Potato Masher

Ingredients:

Reminder to measure with your heart when it comes to spices. Use what you prefer, these are base guidelines

Chicken Breasts:

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Poultry Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun Seasoning

Sides:

Broccoli:

  • 1-2 medium Broccoli Crowns
  • Salt
  • Optional: Top with Parmesan Cheese

Mashed Potatoes:

  • 2-3 medium sized Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 1 large Russet Potato
  • 3-4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 3 Tbsp Sour Cream
  • A little less than 1/4 Cup of reserved Potato water
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • Sprinkle of Cajun Seasoning for extra flavor
  • Fresh Basil – Chopped
  • Fresh Parsley – Chopped

Make sure you have…

  • Non-stick Cooking Spray
  • Extra Butter

Instructions:

Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set to the side.

Step 2:

Poke the chicken vertically all along one side of the chicken. Season the chicken breasts liberally and arrange in a single layer in your prepared baking dish.

Step 3:

Start chopping your potatoes into small cubes and fill the pot until the water level is about 1 inch above the potatoes. Boil for about 20 minutes.

Step 4:

Stir together the mayonnaise and greek yogurt in a small bowl. Spread the mixture evenly over the tops of your chicken breast.

Step 5:

Finish with panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese until evenly coated.

Note: You can skip the breadcrumbs for this recipe if you prefer and it will taste just as delicious!

Step 6:

Bake the chicken breasts on the middle rack of your oven until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown. Bake for 25-30 minutes, once the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 160°F.

Step 7:

While the chicken is in the oven and the potatoes finish boiling. Go ahead and start boiling the water for your Broccoli as you separate the Broccoli Crowns.

Step 8:

Once the water has come to a boil, blanch the Broccoli for about 5 minutes.

Note: Cook for a few extra minutes if you prefer your Broccoli to be a bit softer

Step 9:

Check that the chicken is done and remove from the oven if ready or add time as needed.

Step 10:

As the chicken rests, drain off your potatoes but be sure to keep 1/4 cup of reserved water to add back in later.

Step 11:

Add the reserved water, butter, sour cream, and dry seasonings. Give it a good mash.

Step 12:

Finely chop a couple leaves of fresh basil and parsley. Mix most of the greens into your mashed potatoes but leave a small pile to sprinkle on your potatoes once plated.

Step 13:

Serve & enjoy!


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