Description
A comforting and delicious Baked Chicken Parmesan featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Tbsp Milk
- 1 Cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Olive Oil or Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs with milk, and breadcrumbs mixed with herbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg mixture before coating with breadcrumbs.
- Position the coated chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Top the chicken with marinara sauce and mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with fresh basil on top.
Notes
Make ahead for a day and cook later. Can also be cooked in an air fryer for a crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Italian Cuisine