Description
A comforting and quick Chicken Parmesan recipe, perfect for family dinners with crispy chicken, zesty marinara, and gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are coated well on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the crispy chicken to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead advice: Prepare and coat chicken, refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg