Description
Classic Chicken Parmesan recipe featuring breaded and baked chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for an Italian-American family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Cooked spaghetti or pasta for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Place the flour in one shallow bowl, the beaten eggs in a second bowl, and mix the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a third bowl.
- Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking. Dredge each breast first in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere well.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown, creating a crispy crust.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Pour half of the marinara sauce into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the seared chicken breasts on top of the sauce. Spoon the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the chicken and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired, and serve hot over cooked spaghetti or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, substitute regular breadcrumbs with panko breadcrumbs.
- You can replace mozzarella cheese with provolone for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
