Baked Chicken Parmesan: A Deliciously Easy Recipe!
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines crispy breaded chicken with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in olive oil, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for a few hours before breading.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg