Baked Chicken Parmesan
A classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken coated with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blend the grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Dredge the oiled chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to make sure it sticks.
- Place the coated chicken in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Pour marinara sauce generously over each piece of chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
- Return to the oven; bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian alternative, substitute chicken with eggplant slices or portobello mushrooms. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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