Description
Chicken Parmesan is a timeless dish that perfectly balances crispy breaded chicken, tangy marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or delightful family gatherings. Serve it alongside pasta or a crisp salad for a comforting meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg wash, and press into the breadcrumbs until well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each breaded chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Experiment with different cheeses like provolone or add grated Parmesan to the breadcrumbs for extra flavor. Pair with spaghetti or garlic bread for a complete meal.