Chicken Parmesan
A delightful Chicken Parmesan recipe featuring crispy chicken breasts, savory marinara, and gooey cheese that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken until it’s golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish. Top generously with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy crust, double-coat the chicken by dipping back into egg and breadcrumbs. Experiment with fresh herbs for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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