Description
Homemade Chicken Parmesan is a crispy, golden breaded chicken breast topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. This comforting Italian-inspired dish is perfect for family dinners and special gatherings, offering bold flavor, satisfying texture, and classic cheesy goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Pound chicken to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg mixture, then press into breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in skillet and fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to baking dish and spoon marinara sauce over each piece.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
Pound chicken evenly for juicy results. Do not over-sauce to keep crust crispy. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg