Easy Chicken Parmesan
A comforting Italian dish featuring breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and gooey cheese, 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: None
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the all-purpose flour with salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Whisk the eggs until frothy in another bowl.
- Fill a third bowl with breadcrumbs.
- Coat a chicken breast in the seasoned flour, dip it into the egg mixture, and let excess drip off.
- Roll it in the breadcrumbs until completely covered.
- Fry each breaded chicken breast for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown in a skillet with hot olive oil.
- Transfer chicken cutlets to a baking dish, pour marinara sauce over each, and sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden, broiling for a crispy finish if desired.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with spaghetti, zoodles, roasted vegetables, or a fresh garden salad.
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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