Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Parmesan—a delightful blend of crispy breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this effortless crowd-pleaser combines simplicity with satisfying tastes. Experience the joy of a homemade Italian classic that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with bread crumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden brown on both sides (approximately 3-4 minutes per side).
- Place browned chicken in the baking dish, pour marinara sauce over each piece, and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg