Description
A classic chicken parmesan recipe with crispy breaded chicken, marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place chicken in a baking dish.
- Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use pounded chicken for even cooking.
- Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Add fresh basil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, Italian chicken, baked chicken