Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Parmesan recipe, featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a golden, crispy crust, smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs mixed with olive oil, and a third with Italian breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken breast first in flour, then egg wash, followed by breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the breaded chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest before garnishing with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg