Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Baked Chicken Parmesan dish with crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place chicken in a baking dish. Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts and chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: baked chicken parmesan, chicken parm, Italian chicken, easy dinner