Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian-American classic that features succulent, breaded chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, delivering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for more. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll create a meal that is both satisfying and impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Allow to rest briefly before garnishing with fresh basil and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg