Baked Chicken Parmesan
A nostalgic dish of crispy chicken with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, scoop out marinara sauce, and spoon it over the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the saucy chicken.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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