Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan
This Chicken Parmesan is a comforting and flavorful dinner made with tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust, topped with rich marinara sauce, and finished with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve it over your favorite pasta or alongside a fresh salad for an easy meal that feels like a restaurant-quality dinner right at home.
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Spaghetti or pasta of your choice cooked, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Place the flour in a shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure it sticks.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake with Sauce and Cheese: Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot. For a complete meal, serve over spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
Servings: 2
Calories: 375kcal