Baked Chicken Parmesan
A classic, comforting dish featuring crispy chicken cutlets topped with marinara and gooey mozzarella, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a shallow bowl.
- Crack the eggs into another bowl and beat them until smooth.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken cutlets for flavor.
- Dip each cutlet into the beaten eggs, letting any excess egg drip off.
- Coat the cutlets well with the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the breaded chicken cutlets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the browned cutlets to a baking dish.
- Layer each cutlet generously with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For an ultra-crispy finish, don’t skip the searing step! For mild spice, add red pepper flakes into the marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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