Chicken Parmesan
Savor the comfort of Chicken Parmesan: tender, crispy chicken topped with rich marinara and gooey cheese for a delightful dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (no added sugar or preservatives)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, whisked eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully covered. Place on the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from oven and spoon marinara sauce generously over each piece of chicken. Top with shredded mozzarella and sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
- Return to oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, substitute regular breadcrumbs with panko. - Experiment with different cheeses like provolone for variety.