Description
Chicken Parmesan is a comfort food classic that transforms any meal into a delightful experience. With its crispy, golden chicken breast, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese, this dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. Simple to make, it guarantees satisfaction with every bite. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy the irresistible flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet; top with marinara sauce and cheeses.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: You can substitute marinara sauce with pesto or add vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition. To maintain crispiness when reheating leftovers, use the oven instead of the microwave.