Description
Easy Chicken Parmesan is a mouthwatering Italian-American favorite that combines crispy, golden chicken breasts with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese. This simple recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With straightforward preparation steps, you can impress your loved ones without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan 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.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy; in another, place breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken breast in egg, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place seared chicken in the baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil and extra marinara if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg