Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a comforting Italian-American classic that combines tender, breaded chicken breasts with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. This dish promises to elevate your dinner table with its irresistible flavors and golden, crispy texture. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
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 shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and another with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Place in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove from oven, top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then return to broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 155mg