Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Indulge in the classic Italian-American comfort food with this crispy and cheesy Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender breaded chicken breasts smothered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese – a satisfying dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil for frying
For Assembly:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper.
- Breading: Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, coat with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Frying: Fry chicken in olive oil until golden and crispy.
- Assembly: Spread marinara in baking dish, place chicken, top with sauce, mozzarella. Bake until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve over spaghetti or with a side salad.
- Prepare chicken ahead and bake just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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