Description
A comforting Italian-American classic with breaded, baked chicken topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan. Cooked in a healthier oven-baked style for a golden, cheesy finish. No pork or alcohol used.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1 ½ cups Italian breadcrumbs (or panko)
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups low-sodium tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
Bring chicken to room temperature for 30 minutes
Season chicken both sides with salt, pepper, and minced garlic
Prepare 3 shallow dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs
Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off excess; dip in eggs, then breadcrumbs
Press breadcrumbs to coat evenly; repeat dipping if desired
Heat ¼-inch oil in oven-safe skillet to 350°F
Fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden (do not overcrowd pan)
Transfer chicken to baking dish; top each with mozzarella and Parmesan
Pour tomato sauce over chicken, spreading to fully cover
Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Garnish with fresh basil leaves
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
Let chicken breasts rest post-frying to retain moisture.
Use an oven-safe skillet to simplify frying/baking transition.
Top with additional mozzarella for a richer texture.
Serve with marinara sauce on the side if desired.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg