Chicken Parmesan
A classic Chicken Parmesan recipe featuring crunchy breadcrumbs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella that is perfect for family dinners or a cozy date night.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper.
- Beat the eggs until smooth in a bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated. Press into the breadcrumb mixture to cover.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown.
- Place the fried chicken in a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each piece and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
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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