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Chicken Parmesan

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

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.