Description
A classic Chicken Parmesan recipe that features tender chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs, smothered in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This Italian-American dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Dredge the chicken: Set up a dredging station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture. Coat each chicken breast in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Cook the chicken: Cook the chicken in olive oil and butter until golden brown on both sides.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- Serve with spaghetti or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
