Description
A classic Chicken Parmesan recipe featuring crispy chicken, savory marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Beat the eggs in another shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the fried chicken on a baking sheet, top each breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking. Use fresh breadcrumbs for optimal texture and flavor. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg