Baked Chicken Parmesan
A classic Italian-American comfort food that combines crispy chicken, rich marinara, and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken cutlets
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in the breadcrumb mixture until completely coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken cutlets for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the browned cutlets to a baking dish.
- Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Can be reheated gently in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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