Description
This Easy Chicken Parmesan is a satisfying and comforting dish that comes together quickly for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless and skinless breasts provide the perfect base for breading and frying.
- Breadcrumbs: Use Italian-seasoned or plain breadcrumbs for a crispy coating.
- Marinara Sauce: A rich tomato sauce adds flavor and moisture to the dish.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: Adds a nutty, salty kick that complements the marinara.
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Essential for that melty, gooey topping.
- Egg: Binds the breadcrumbs to the chicken during frying.
- Olive Oil: For frying the chicken to a crispy perfection.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with a light layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Set up your breading station: in one dish, beat the egg; in another, place the breadcrumbs combined with half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast first into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then cook the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the browned chicken in the baking dish, smother with marinara sauce, and top generously with shredded mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Thin chicken breasts ensure even cooking and keep the meat juicy.
- Boost flavor by adding herbs like oregano to the breadcrumbs.
- Resting after baking helps to keep the chicken tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking, frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: easy chicken parmesan, chicken dinner, quick recipes