Description
Quick Chicken Parmesan is my go-to comfort meal. Crispy, golden chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese makes this recipe perfect for family dinners and weeknights. Easy, fast, and full of flavor, this dish brings warmth and smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, butterflied
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Prepare breading station: flour, eggs, breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.
- Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to baking dish; spoon marinara over chicken.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top; bake 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
Pound chicken for even cooking. Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Make ahead by preparing chicken and sauce; assemble before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg