Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved comfort food that combines crispy breaded chicken breasts with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. This dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over pasta or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each breaded chicken breast until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Place fried chicken breasts in the baking dish. Top with marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses generously.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg