Description
Easy & Cheesy Chicken Parm is a comforting Italian-American classic that features crispy breaded chicken topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress with its irresistible flavors and simple preparation. Get ready for a delightful culinary experience that will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce (preferably sugar-free)
- 1.5 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- Remove from oven, spoon marinara sauce over each piece of chicken, and top generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg