Description
Chicken Parmesan is a delightful Italian-American classic that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect blend of crispy, breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. This comforting dish is ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in, bringing a touch of Italy to your table. Each bite offers an explosion of flavor and texture that will leave you craving more. Serve it over spaghetti for a traditional experience or pair it with a fresh salad for a lighter touch. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make Chicken Parmesan recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Olive oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry each chicken breast until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Transfer cooked chicken to the baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over them, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg