Description
Discover the secret to a crispy, cheesy delight that will warm your heart with this Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in olive oil, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Parmesan