Description
Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian-American classic that brings together tender, breaded chicken cutlets, savory marinara sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or romantic date nights, delivering mouthwatering flavors and satisfying textures. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in the comfort of your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to the baking dish.
- Top each piece of chicken generously with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. - Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.