Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti, a classic Italian-American dish that features crispy breaded chicken cutlets topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, served over a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti. This delightful meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy date nights, promising to impress with its hearty taste and irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz spaghetti pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; pound to about half an inch thick if desired.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl for flour, one for beaten eggs, and another for panko breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg wash, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
- Transfer chicken to the baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; serve alongside Chicken Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg