Description
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of homemade chicken parmesan filling your kitchen. This easy chicken parmesan recipe features crispy chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, making it the perfect dish for family dinners or impressing guests. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken breasts to about 1-inch thickness.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella slices.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let rest briefly before garnishing with fresh basil and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Swap mozzarella for provolone for a different flavor. Add sautéed vegetables to the marinara for extra nutrition. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.