Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian-American classic that elevates any meal with its crispy breaded chicken cutlets, savory marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese. This easy recipe guarantees a comforting dish packed with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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. Coat each piece in breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place seared chicken in the prepared baking dish, top generously with marinara sauce, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot alongside pasta or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg