Crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Skills Required
Breading
Ingredients & Nutrition
550 kcal
Calories
50g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbs
2g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
1200mg
Sodium
- 4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1, beaten Egg
- 1 1/2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup, shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Equipment Needed
- Baking Dish
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowls
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Serve as a sandwich on a toasted roll.
- Use vodka sauce instead of marinara for a creamier dish.
- Make it eggplant parmesan for a vegetarian option.
- Add a layer of pesto under the marinara sauce for extra flavor.
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness.
3. Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for beaten egg, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan.
4. Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumb mixture.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Place chicken in a baking dish. Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.