Description
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish that combines crispy breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese for a truly comforting meal. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, bringing family and friends together over a delicious plate. Serve it over spaghetti or alongside garlic bread for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Italian seasoning, and one filled with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally roll in breadcrumbs until well-covered.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear the breaded chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the cooked chicken in the baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg