Description
Indulge in this classic Chicken Parmesan recipe that features tender chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs, topped with marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. A comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Parmesan:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dredge in flour, then egg, and coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Cook chicken in a skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer chicken to a baking dish, top with marinara and mozzarella, bake until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, bake the breaded chicken instead of frying.
- Use homemade marinara or your favorite store-bought sauce.
- Serve with spaghetti or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
