Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Transform a simple weeknight dinner into something special with this Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Prepare an oven-safe dish by drizzling olive oil at the bottom and laying the chicken breasts flat.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast to ensure full coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top, followed by the grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in your preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
For an extra flavor kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce. Let the baked chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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