Description
Easy Chicken Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a delightful feast. Featuring crispy breaded chicken cutlets smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. With minimal cooking time and straightforward ingredients, you can bring a taste of Italy to your table any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Place browned chicken in the baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each piece and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with any leftover marinara sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg