Description
A cozy and flavorful Garlic Chicken Parmesan dish that brings the comforting essence of Italian-American cuisine to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Brush both sides of each chicken breast with olive oil to ensure a golden crust.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly for good coverage.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a greased baking dish for easy cleanup.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through.
- Carefully remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over each piece of chicken generously.
- Sprinkle a good amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top for that melty finish.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and edges are golden.
- Serve hot for a heartwarming meal that everyone will love.
Notes
For added depth, mix in other cheeses like provolone or gouda. You can also experiment with flavored marinara or add crushed red pepper for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg