Description
Easy Chicken Parmesan is a delightful Italian dish that brings comfort food to your table with minimal effort. This recipe features crispy, breaded chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Serve it over pasta or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then press into breadcrumbs. Arrange in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and sprinkle mozzarella on top. Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve immediately over spaghetti or with garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with eggplant slices. - Add fresh basil or red pepper flakes for extra flavor. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.