Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Chicken Parmesan Pillows, a crispy, golden dish bursting with tender chicken, rich marinara, and gooey mozzarella. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With a crunchy exterior and cheesy interior, these pillows are sure to impress your guests while being easy enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Flatten chicken breasts to about half an inch thick using plastic wrap.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl. Dip floured chicken into the egg mixture, then coat with panko mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side), then transfer to a baking dish.
- Top each piece with marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Parmesan Pillow (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg