Baked Chicken Parmesan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Description
The Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe involves coating chicken breasts in a mixture of Italian-style breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese after brushing with melted butter. These are baked at a high temperature until they develop a golden crust and are fully cooked. Then they are topped with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella, returned to the oven until the cheese melts and bubbles.
The cooking process yields crunchy, flavorful chicken with a moist interior. The Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan add an herby, savory topping. Serving the chicken with spaghetti provides a complete meal featuring pasta and sauce that harmonizes with the chicken’s flavors.
This approach offers the traditional layered taste of chicken Parmesan without frying, making clean-up easier. Using either homemade or store-bought marinara allows flexibility, and the recipe’s simple ingredients make it practical for a variety of weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half
- ¾ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce homemade or storebought
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Working one at a time, brush butter on each chicken breast and dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat.
- Place onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Gently flip and bake until the crust is golden and the chicken is completely cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
- Remove from oven; spoon 1 tablespoon marinara on each chicken breast and sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately with spaghetti and additional marinara, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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