Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
A quick and comforting dish that marries simplicity with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners and 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: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese until well mixed.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Coat the chicken with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure it sticks.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil for crispiness.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and top each breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding a sprinkle of panko crumbs to the breadcrumb mixture! Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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