Baked Chicken Parmesan
A timeless classic featuring crispy breaded chicken, rich marinara, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl until smooth.
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Dip each cutlet into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat each cutlet with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the breaded chicken cutlets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the browned cutlets to a baking dish.
- Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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