Description
A comforting Chicken Parmesan topped with extra cheese, marinara sauce, and crispy breadcrumbs for a perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: The main protein component; boneless, skinless chicken breasts are ideal for ease of preparation.
- Breadcrumbs: Use plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs for an added flavor boost.
- Eggs: Lightly beaten, eggs help the breadcrumbs adhere to the chicken.
- Marinara Sauce: A flavorful tomato-based sauce enriches the dish; feel free to use store-bought or homemade.
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: The star ingredient that melts beautifully on top of the chicken.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds a nutty and salty flavor to complement the mozzarella.
- Olive Oil: Necessary for drizzling on the chicken before baking for a golden finish.
- Salt and Pepper: Essential for seasoning.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, and any preferred seasonings.
- Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to ensure an even layer.
- Place the breaded chicken in the greased baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top each piece with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite sides!
Notes
- Use Thin Chicken Breasts: Pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly and remain juicy.
- Don’t Skip the Baking Step: This recipe works best when you bake the chicken rather than frying to keep it light and avoid excess oil.
- Experiment with Cheese: Mix different cheeses together or add provolone or fontina for a rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken, Parmesan, Cheese