Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
A beloved dish combining tender chicken breasts with crispy breadcrumbs and a rich, cheesy topping, perfect for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests.
- 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
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the olive oil, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Dredge the oiled chicken through the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to help it adhere.
- Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes until it turns golden.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving to help the flavors meld.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, consider using gluten-free breadcrumbs. You can swap marinara for your favorite type of pasta sauce.
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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