Ultimate Chicken Parmesan
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs, smothered in marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For Assembly:
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Season and flatten the chicken breasts. Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Cook the chicken: Sear the breaded chicken breasts in olive oil until golden brown.
- Assemble: Transfer chicken to a baking dish, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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