Description
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian dish that features tender, breaded chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. This easy Chicken Parmesan recipe allows you to create a mouthwatering meal in under an hour, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. With its golden crust and aromatic flavors, this dish will surely delight your family and impress your guests. Serve it alongside spaghetti, garlic bread, or a fresh salad for a satisfying and well-rounded dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat generously in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place the cooked chicken in the baking dish, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (142g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg