Description
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a culinary delight. Imagine tender, breaded chicken breasts topped with zesty marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella cheese, all perfectly baked to golden perfection. This comforting meal is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and gently pound until about half an inch thick.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs with a splash of water. In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture before placing them in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven; spoon marinara sauce over each piece and top with mozzarella slices. Return to oven for another 10-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones. Swap spaghetti for zucchini noodles for a healthier low-carb option. Enhance flavor by adding fresh basil or crushed red pepper flakes.