1-Getting started with this garlic butter chicken Parmesan: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and placing 1/4 cup salted butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish to melt while the oven heats up. This step sets the stage for that flavorful base.

2-Next: Prepare your chicken by cutting any large breasts in half for even cooking, then pound the pieces to about 1/2 inch thickness. This helps everything cook uniformly and keeps the meat juicy. In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to create your breading mixture.

3-Pour 1/4 cup 2% milk: into a separate shallow bowl for dipping. Dip each chicken piece first in the milk, then coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded chicken in the baking dish with the melted butter. In another bowl, stir together 1/4 cup melted salted butter, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, then drizzle it evenly over the chicken.

4-Sprinkle paprika over the top: for an extra kick. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. After that, uncover, turn the chicken pieces over, and bake for another 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). This garlic butter chicken Parmesan comes out crispy on the outside and tender inside, perfect for a family dinner.