Description
A classic Italian dish featuring breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Place chicken in a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with pasta or a side salad.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, Italian chicken, baked chicken