Description
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian favorite that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With crispy, golden chicken breasts coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, topped with rich marinara sauce and bubbling mozzarella cheese, this dish delivers comfort and flavor in every bite. It’s easy to make, visually appealing, and guaranteed to impress your guests or loved ones. Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup whole milk mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with 1 cup flour, another with 2 beaten eggs mixed with a splash of water, and a third with the seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
- Dip each chicken breast into the flour, then the egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté each breaded chicken breast for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place cooked chicken in the prepared baking dish, top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg