Amazing Baked Chicken Parmesan Bliss
A comforting baked chicken parmesan with crispy chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one for flour, another for beaten eggs, and the last for a mix of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in the egg, and coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place the chicken cutlets on it.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- Flip the chicken cutlets over, spoon marinara sauce on top, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian seasoning or lemon juice for an hour before dredging.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg