Crispy Chicken Parmesan
A comforting Italian-American dish featuring crispy chicken topped with marinara and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 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 chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and combine breadcrumbs with Parmesan in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip it into the egg, and then coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side until crisp and golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish. Spread marinara sauce generously over the top and then layer on the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving immediately.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using whole wheat breadcrumbs or baking the chicken instead of frying. Substituting almond flour or gluten-free panko makes it gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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