Easy Chicken Parmesan
A quick and budget-friendly chicken parmesan dish with crispy chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty marinara that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the egg in one bowl, and combine breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in a second bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your breaded chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each piece, then layer with slices of fresh mozzarella.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-coating the chicken. Use pre-made breaded chicken cutlets to save time. Ensure oil is hot enough for a golden crust.
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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