Easy Chicken Parmesan
A crispy, savory Chicken Parmesan with marinara and mozzarella that’s quick and budget-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the egg until well blended in a shallow bowl. Mix together the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly covered.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the chicken, frying for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and top each breast with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with basil before serving hot.
Notes
Double-check seasoning and ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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