Homemade Chicken Parmesan
A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs and smothered in marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese.
- 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 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Spaghetti or zucchini noodles
- Caesar salad (optional)
- Cheesy pull-apart bread (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down so the crumbs stick.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Top with marinara sauce followed by a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve the Chicken Parmesan over spaghetti or zucchini noodles with optional Caesar salad and cheesy pull-apart bread.
Notes
For a flavorful twist, consider using panko breadcrumbs or substituting marinara with pesto. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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