Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan
A simple and delicious Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan that combines crispy chicken, rich marinara, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for family 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: Gluten-Free (optional with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well mixed.
- Coat each chicken breast completely in the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing the crumbs to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and the coating is crisp.
- Remove from the oven and top each breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese melts and is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For an extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs. Make sure to watch the chicken to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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