Description
Chicken Parmesan is a timeless Italian dish that combines the crunch of golden-brown chicken with the rich flavors of marinara sauce and bubbling cheese. This easy Chicken Parmesan recipe brings restaurant-quality taste to your table in under an hour, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create layers of flavor that will delight your family and friends. Serve it over spaghetti for a classic pairing or enjoy it on its own for a lighter meal. Get ready to savor this mouthwatering comfort food that’s sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Place chicken in the baking dish, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzled with extra marinara.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Breast (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg