Description
Indulge in a classic Italian favorite with this easy and delicious Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender chicken breasts are coated in crispy breadcrumbs, smothered in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a satisfyingly cheesy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the breading stations: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the eggs, and coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over spaghetti, zucchini noodles, or on a toasted sandwich roll.
- You can make it ahead and reheat in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
