Easy Chicken Parmesan
A comforting dish featuring crispy chicken, gooey cheese, and vibrant tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- 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
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups garlicky tomato sauce
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Generously season each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Combine breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl.
- Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Top each breast with garlicky tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs. Try different cheeses for variety.
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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