Baked Chicken Parmesan
A classic dish combining tender chicken with marinara sauce and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, and brown the chicken on both sides for about 3-4 minutes each.
- Place the browned chicken in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over each piece, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
For a crispier topping, broil the chicken for the last few minutes of baking. Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg