Parmesan Panko Chicken

Overview

✨ Crispy, cheesy, and ready in just 30 minutes with almost no cleanup!

This Parmesan Panko Chicken is the ultimate weeknight comfort food made easy. Juicy chicken cutlets are baked under a golden, cheesy breadcrumb crust while buttery garlic bread toasts alongside. A side of tender broccoli and a drizzle of buttermilk ranch dressing make this meal feel like pure home-cooked perfection — all prepared in a single oven tray with minimal effort.

This meal is inspired by HelloFresh, which we originally used to make this in the past.

• Serves: 6
• Prep Time: ~5 minutes
• Cook Time: ~30 minutes

Estimated Calories & Sources

Ingredient	Quantity	Calories	Source
Chicken Cutlets (cooked)	30 oz (850 g)	~1,620 kcal	FatSecret
Panko Breadcrumbs	¾ cup (40 g)	~150 kcal	FatSecret
Parmesan Cheese	9 tbsp (45 g)	~180 kcal	FatSecret
Fry Seasoning	2 tbsp (16 g)	~20 kcal	Estimated (varies by brand)
Garlic Herb Butter	6 tbsp (85 g)	~610 kcal	FatSecret
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing	4.5 oz (128 g)	~580 kcal	Nutritionix
Broccoli	24 oz (680 g)	~240 kcal	FatSecret
Demi Baguettes (2 small loaves)	~8 oz (225 g)	~600 kcal	FatSecret
Olive Oil	~1 tbsp (14 g)	~120 kcal	FatSecret

Total (approx): 4,120 kcal
Per serving (6 servings): ~685 kcal

Ingredients

Produce

• 24 oz broccoli (cut into bite-size florets)

Pantry

• 4.5 oz buttermilk ranch dressing
• 2 demi baguettes
• 2 tbsp Fry Seasoning
• 6 tbsp garlic herb butter
• ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• 1 large oven-ready baking tray

Dairy

• 9 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Protein

• 30 oz chicken cutlets

Instructions

Step 1: Prep

1. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Wash and dry produce.
3. In a medium bowl, combine panko, Fry Seasoning, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Coat & Bake Chicken

1. Lightly coat the oven-ready tray with nonstick spray or oil.
2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Brush each cutlet with a thin layer of sour cream or oil (optional for adherence).
4. Mound with the panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere (no need to coat the bottom).
5. Place chicken in the tray and bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal).

Step 3: Cook Broccoli

1. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if needed.
2. Place in a microwave-safe bowl with salt, pepper, and a splash of water.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until crisp-tender, 2–3 minutes.
4. Carefully remove plastic wrap (watch for steam!) and toss with half the garlic herb butter.

Step 4: Make Garlic Bread

1. Halve baguettes lengthwise and toast lightly in the oven.
2. Spread with remaining garlic herb butter.
3. Slice each half diagonally before serving.

Step 5: Serve

1. Divide chicken, broccoli, and garlic bread between plates.
2. Serve with buttermilk ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

Notes

• Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 165°F internal temperature.
• Swap broccoli for green beans or asparagus for variety.
• For extra crunch, broil chicken for 1–2 minutes at the end.