Description
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish that combines crispy, breaded chicken with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering comfort and flavor in every bite. With its appealing presentation and customizable ingredients, Chicken Parmesan promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil (optional garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one for flour, one for whisked eggs, and one for breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Top each breast with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest before garnishing with fresh basil if desired. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg