Description
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American comfort food with crispy breaded chicken, savory marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is always a crowd-pleaser. Simple to prepare and full of flavor, Chicken Parmesan will have your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese in a third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, dip it into the eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure it sticks.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier version, try baking the chicken instead of frying.
- You can make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based chicken and cheese substitutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven for 10-15 minutes to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
