Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a comforting Italian classic that features crispy, breaded chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish brings mouthwatering flavors and an irresistible aroma to your kitchen. With simple preparation steps, it promises a delightful dining experience that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (seasoned or panko)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, top each breast with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm alongside pasta or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg