Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a crispy breadcrumb coating, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast well in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring every side is covered.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
- Remove from oven, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter option, serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad. Involve kids in the cooking process for a fun family activity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Italian Cuisine, Family Dinner