Chicken Parmesan
A classic Italian dish featuring crispy chicken, rich marinara, and gooey cheese, 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 and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Beat the egg in a bowl until smooth.
- Prepare the coating by mixing breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Pan-Fry the chicken in heated olive oil over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over each breast, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for around 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve with fresh basil if desired and enjoy!
Notes
For a low-carb alternative, substitute chicken with zucchini slices. Adjust seasoning based on personal taste preferences.
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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