Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan
A family favorite that combines classic Chicken Parmesan flavors with a lighter, crispy baked twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until frothy.
- Mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Return to the oven until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with a fresh side salad or pasta.
Notes
For a vegetarian alternative, swap chicken for turkey or eggplant. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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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