Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian-American dish that combines juicy, breaded chicken breasts with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella. This comforting meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With straightforward preparation steps and ingredients, you’ll impress everyone at the table with this delightful dish that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Italian herbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown each chicken breast for about 4 minutes per side.
- Place browned chicken in the baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 140mg