Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are coated in a crispy breadcrumb layer, topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish promises to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings with every cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Set up an assembly line with bowls of seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan.
- Pat each chicken breast dry, then dredge in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer the fried chicken to the baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with mozzarella and additional Parmesan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg