Description
This easy chicken parmesan features crispy golden breaded chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this comforting classic delivers bold Italian flavors with simple ingredients and foolproof steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan for topping
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Coat chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then press into breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil and fry chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer to baking dish and spoon marinara sauce over each piece.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Avoid adding too much sauce to keep the coating crispy. Use freshly grated cheese for best flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg