Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian-American classic that brings comfort and joy to any meal. With its crispy, golden-brown chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella, this dish is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, Chicken Parmesan will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1.5 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each chicken piece until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- Place fried chicken in the baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 125mg