Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of homemade chicken parmesan, where tender chicken cutlets are enveloped in a crispy coating, topped with rich marinara and gooey mozzarella. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a flavor explosion that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about half an inch thick for even cooking.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with breadcrumbs mixed with grated parmesan.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally coat well in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry each breaded chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish and cover generously with marinara sauce.
- Top with mozzarella slices and sprinkle additional parmesan on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg