Baked Chicken Parmesan: Easy, Juicy Comfort Food Delight
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a simple and delicious dish that combines juicy chicken with tangy marinara sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Coat each chicken breast with breadcrumbs, pressing down to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown each chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish. Top each piece with marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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