Easy Chicken Parmesan
A comforting and budget-friendly Chicken Parmesan recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture thoroughly to ensure an even coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly in a baking dish, then place the fried chicken breasts on top.
- Cover each piece of chicken generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy your hot Chicken Parmesan!
Notes
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking. Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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