Chicken Parmesan
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Parmesan, a classic dish that combines crispy, breaded chicken with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe guarantees smiles around the dinner table. Serve it over pasta or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and fry each chicken breast until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Place the fried chicken in a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each piece and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of traditional ones. To make it healthier, bake the chicken instead of frying it.