Easy Chicken Parmesan
A quick and satisfying Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe featuring tender chicken, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the egg in one bowl. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese together.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg, then coat using the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Pour the marinara sauce over the top and add the slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
Serve over spaghetti or with garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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