Description
This Baked Chicken Parmesan is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Made in the oven instead of fried, this lighter version keeps all the classic flavors while making cleanup easy. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Set up breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mixture with Parmesan and seasonings.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then press into breadcrumbs.
- Place on baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crisp texture. Serve with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg