Description
Savor the comforting flavors of Chicken Parmesan, featuring juicy chicken breasts encased in a crispy breadcrumb coating, smothered in rich marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, allowing you to create a delicious meal that will impress family and friends in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Brown chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Place browned chicken in the baking dish. Top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (180g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg