Baked Chicken Parmesan
Baked chicken parmesan transforms everyday chicken breasts into a spectacular meal with a crunchy breadcrumb coating and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Coat each oil-dipped chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the mixture adheres.
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs and ensure the chicken is at room temperature before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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