Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan radiates warmth and joy in every bite, featuring crispy breaded chicken topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix until blended well.
- Take each chicken breast and coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure it adheres thoroughly.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish, arranging them in a single layer for even cooking.
- Pour marinara sauce generously over each chicken breast, ensuring they are fully covered for maximum flavor.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Bake in the prepared oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbling and golden.
Notes
For an extra layer of taste, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the marinara sauce before pouring it over the chicken. You can freeze the assembled dish before baking for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg