Description
Indulge in a classic Italian-American favorite with this Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender chicken breasts are coated in breadcrumbs and Parmesan, then baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella until gooey and delicious. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken Parmesan:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound and season: Pound the chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness, season with salt and pepper.
- Breading station: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Coat chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden.
- Add sauce and cheese: Top chicken with marinara and mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with basil and serve hot over pasta or with a side salad.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, use panko breadcrumbs.
- You can substitute store-bought marinara with homemade if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
