Cheesy Chicken Parmesan
A delectable blend of crispy chicken, savory marinara, and creamy mozzarella that brings warmth to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Combine breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken breast into this mixture until fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange the browned chicken on top and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Pair with spaghetti or a green salad for an elegant presentation. Drizzle with basil pesto for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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