Description
Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese, all served over al dente spaghetti. This classic Italian-American dish brings warmth to your table and is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With simple preparation steps and a burst of flavors in every bite, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups canned tomato sauce
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In one bowl, beat eggs until frothy; in another, mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan.
- 3. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place on the baking dish.
- 4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5. While chicken bakes, heat tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped basil and season to taste.
- 6. Once chicken is done, pour sauce over each piece and top generously with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- 7. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions and serve alongside the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 140mg