Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a comforting Italian-American dish that elevates simple chicken breasts into a flavor-packed delight. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken coated in crispy breadcrumbs, smothered in rich marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish will fill your kitchen with enticing aromas and bring family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic; place in the baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle Italian breadcrumbs on top for added crunch.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg