Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender, breaded chicken is topped with rich marinara sauce and bubbling mozzarella cheese, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with beaten eggs seasoned with salt and pepper, and another with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish, cover generously with marinara sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg