Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian-American classic that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This dish features succulent chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs, layered with tangy marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, balancing rich flavors and textures that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or pasta for a complete meal that pleases everyone. With straightforward preparation steps and customizable options, this recipe makes it easy to create a delicious and satisfying dish at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Seasoned breadcrumbs
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Whole milk mozzarella cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about ½ inch thick.
- Dip each breast into beaten eggs, then coat with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, top each breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg