Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian dish that brings together succulent, breaded chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings. With its golden crust and inviting aroma, this classic recipe is sure to impress and satisfy your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the browned chicken in the baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg