Irresistible Chicken Parmesan
A comforting Chicken Parmesan recipe featuring tender chicken breasts, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Dip each breast in flour, then egg, followed by breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs. Let the baked Chicken Parmesan rest for a few minutes before serving for optimal presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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