Description
Chicken Parmesan is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken breasts, crispy breadcrumbs, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this classic Italian-American recipe promises to impress with its harmonious flavors and comforting texture. Whether served with spaghetti, salad, or crusty bread, Chicken Parmesan is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1 inch thick for even cooking.
- Set up a breading station with flour seasoned with salt and pepper in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan in the third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each chicken breast until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Place browned chicken in a baking dish, spoon marinara sauce on top, and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (175g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg