Description
Indulge in this Easy Chicken Parmesan, a delicious weeknight comfort food that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with rich marinara and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor. With its aromatic blend of herbs and cheese, every bite feels like a warm hug on a plate. Get ready to savor a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about ½ inch thickness.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour (salt and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with mixed breadcrumbs and garlic.
- Bread each chicken breast by dipping in flour, then egg wash, and finally coating in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked chicken to the baking dish, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving; garnish with basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (180g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg