Description
Indulge in this classic Chicken Parmesan recipe that features tender chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs, smothered in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a comforting Italian-American dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken Parmesan:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
- cooked spaghetti for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pound and season: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, season with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken: Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, coat in breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
- Sear chicken: Brown in olive oil in a skillet.
- Assemble: Place chicken in a baking dish, top with marinara and mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake until cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley, serve over spaghetti if desired.
Notes
- For a crispier version, bake the chicken first without sauce or cheese for 10 minutes.
- Use fresh mozzarella for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
