Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your chicken will bake evenly and turn out perfectly crispy.

In a shallow dish, combine parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. This will form the crispy coating that gives your chicken its delicious golden crust.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts. Sear each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. This step locks in the flavors and creates a beautiful, crispy exterior.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic—it should just become aromatic and golden.

Place the seared chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the top of the chicken, making sure each piece is coated evenly.

Sprinkle the parmesan breadcrumb mixture generously over the top of each chicken breast, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks. This will create a crispy, cheesy crust as the chicken bakes.

Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden and crispy. For an extra crispy finish, you can broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end.

Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and garnish it with fresh parsley. Serve it hot and enjoy the savory goodness!