30 Minute Chicken Parmesan
A quick and satisfying Chicken Parmesan recipe perfect for busy weeknights, featuring golden-brown chicken, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the browned chicken, then top generously with mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving hot.
Notes
For added crunch, try toasting your breadcrumbs in the skillet before coating the chicken. Quality marinara can enhance the dish significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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