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Chicken Marinara
Herb-crusted chicken breasts coated in mozzarella, parmesan, and Italian seasoning, all smothered in homemade marinara sauce. Baked chicken marinara is simple, comforting, and oh-so-delicious!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 424 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 24 ounces homemade marinara
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 16 ounces uncooked pasta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit, prepare a 9X13 inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 large eggs. In a separate platter or plate, whisk together ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Have a third plate ready to hold the breaded chicken.
- One breast at a time, dip the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the eggs, coating evenly. Allow the excess egg to drip off the cutlet before moving the chicken to the next platter.
- Place the egg-coated chicken cutlet in the breadcrumb and flour mixture and coat all sides completely. Place the breaded chicken onto the empty plate.
- In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oilover medium heat. Once the oil has heated up, add the breaded chicken to the pan, two breasts at a time. Cook each breast for about 4-5 minutes per side, just enough to brown each side.
- Pour half of the 24 ounces Homemade Marinara into your prepared baking dish and place each breaded chicken breast into the baking dish in an even layer. Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese on top of the sauce-covered chicken. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-30 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken needs to reach 165 degrees fahrenheit.
- While the chicken is baking, cook 16 ounces uncooked pasta according to the package instructions.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and serve over the cooked pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
994mg
(41%)
Potassium
653mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
610IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
206mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.