Baked Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan (2 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• black pepper
• 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions

• Heat oven to 400° F. Mix cheese, butter, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and pulse once or twice to moisten.
• Place the chicken in an 8-inch baking dish; season with ¼ teaspoon pepper and sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture.
• Cover with foil and bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake until crumbs are golden, 3 to 5 minutes.

Notes

• The cheese is salty enough that no extra is necessary.
• The crumb topping keeps the chicken very moist.
• Adapted from this.