Description
Easy Chicken Parmesan is a comforting Italian-American classic that delivers crispy breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe promises delicious flavors that will leave everyone at your table asking for seconds. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can enjoy the nostalgic taste of home-cooked meals without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Set up a breading station: one plate with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Place cooked chicken in the baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Breast with Sauce and Cheese (280g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg