Chicken Parmesan
A comforting Italian-American classic featuring breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Regular
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Beat the egg in a bowl to create a batter. Dip each chicken breast into the egg, ensuring it’s fully coated, then press it into breadcrumbs, coating thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken breasts, then evenly sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh basil, then serve immediately.
Notes
Let the breaded chicken rest for a few minutes after coating to ensure the breading adheres better for a crunchier texture.
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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