Description
My Easy Chicken Parmesan combines crispy coated chicken, rich tomato sauce, and melty cheese for a restaurant-worthy meal at home. Serve it over pasta or with a side salad for a simple yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- spaghetti or pasta of your choice, cooked, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a third. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure it sticks.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot. For a complete meal, serve over spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling Time:
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 1031
- Sugar: 9.2 g
- Sodium: 2710.4 mg
- Fat: 30.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 128.5 g
- Fiber: 7.8 g
- Protein: 58.7 g
- Cholesterol: 232.6 mg