Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade chicken parmesan, featuring crispy, golden-brown chicken cutlets smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Easy to prepare yet stunningly delicious, it pairs beautifully with pasta or fresh greens. Get ready to savor every cheesy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about 1 inch thick.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with a splash of water, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg, and coat generously with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the breaded chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Place the browned chicken in the baking dish, top each piece with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg