Description
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish that brings together crispy, golden chicken breasts, savory marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese. This comforting meal elevates any weeknight dinner into a delightful experience with its rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees to impress your family and friends while delivering the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (about ½ cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: one dish with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place fried chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each piece with marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg