Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
A comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring crispy chicken, tangy marinara, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (optional)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat each piece of chicken in olive oil, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and generously top each piece with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
For a twist, try different cheeses or add red pepper flakes for heat. Serve fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg