Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Chicken Parmesan, where tender chicken breasts are breaded to golden perfection and topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. This Italian-American classic serves up comfort on a plate, making it the perfect centerpiece for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Gather your loved ones and savor every cheesy bite of this delightful dish that’s sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pound the chicken breasts to about half an inch thick for even cooking.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Set up a dredging station with beaten eggs in one bowl and mixed breadcrumbs and minced garlic in another.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs before frying until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
- Place the browned chicken in the baking dish, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly; garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, consider double-breading the chicken by adding flour before the egg dip. - Customize by adding red pepper flakes for heat or swapping breadcrumbs for crushed cornflakes. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.