Crispy Chicken Parmesan
A delightful and comforting dish featuring crispy chicken breasts, tangy marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for weeknight meals.
- 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 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken and sear it for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Crispy Chicken Parmesan!
Notes
Consider using panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch or swapping for store-bought marinara for quicker prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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