Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian-American classic that combines crispy, breaded chicken with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas while impressing family and friends alike. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, each bite provides a comforting blend of flavors that makes it hard to resist asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic in a third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
- Transfer browned chicken to the baking dish; top with marinara sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown; garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg