Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
A classic Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan dish that combines tender chicken, savory marinara, and melted mozzarella for a comforting family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts (About 1 pound of chicken total)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and position your oven rack second from the top. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush it with olive oil.
- Cut each chicken breast in half and pound them to an even thickness.
- Season both sides of the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Combine panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. In another dish, whisk the egg.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg and coat thoroughly with the bread crumb mixture. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each piece over.
- Pour 1/4 cup marinara sauce over the top of each chicken piece and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for an additional 2-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with a fresh salad, pasta, or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with different cheeses or include sautéed spinach or mushrooms under the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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