Garlic Chicken Parmesan
A timeless comfort food that features tender chicken breasts coated in garlic and Parmesan breadcrumbs, topped with marinara and mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure all sides are covered.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and generously top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return the dish to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish can also be frozen. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C).
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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