Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved comfort food that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your table. This dish features juicy, breaded chicken breasts smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with bubbling mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, it’s sure to impress with its enticing aroma and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (210g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg