Chicken Parmesan
A comforting and delicious Chicken Parmesan that evokes warmth and nostalgia with its crispy coating, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into a beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Fry the chicken breasts in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Arrange the chicken in a baking dish, pour marinara sauce over them, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider baking the chicken instead of frying. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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