Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Chicken Trays (Printable)

Golden Parmesan-panko crust tops tender chicken and crisp broccoli in this easy one-pan bake.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5.3 oz each)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Broccoli

07 - 2 medium heads broccoli, cut into florets (about 28 oz total)
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Parmesan-Panko Crust

11 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
12 - 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
15 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, melted butter, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix until evenly distributed and set aside.
03 - Place chicken breasts on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and rub with garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper, coating evenly on all sides.
04 - On the other side of the baking sheet, toss broccoli florets with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer.
05 - Sprinkle the Parmesan-panko mixture generously over both the chicken breasts and broccoli florets, pressing lightly to help it adhere.
06 - Roast for 23-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the topping turns golden and crisp.
07 - For extra crunch, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until the topping is deeply browned.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One tray means one cleanup, which honestly changes everything on a busy Tuesday night.
  • The Parmesan-panko crust stays impossibly crispy while the chicken underneath stays tender and juicy.
  • Your protein and vegetables roast together perfectly, so there's real flavor conversation happening between them.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper or you'll spend twenty minutes scrubbing Parmesan off the sheet; trust me on this one.
  • Chicken temperature matters more than appearance, so invest in a reliable instant-read thermometer instead of guessing.
  • If your broccoli still feels steamy rather than crispy after roasting, increase oven temperature by 10 degrees next time or arrange florets with more space between them.
03 -
  • Buy whole Parmesan blocks and grate them yourself right before cooking; pre-grated cheese has anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting and browning.
  • If your oven runs cool, increase the temperature by 15 degrees or invest in an oven thermometer because uneven cooking starts with temperature guessing.
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