Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Parmesan, where tender chicken breasts are breaded to crispy perfection, layered with savory marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This beloved Italian-American dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh garlic (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set up a dredging station: coat each breast in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then cover with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sizzle chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
- Place browned chicken in the baking dish. Layer marinara sauce over each piece, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg