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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Shortcut recipe using high quality jarred marinara and frozen breaded chicken breasts. Saves time and everyone loves it! Bake in the oven, or the air fryer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-6 pieces Frozen Breaded Chicken *see notes for brands I like
- 1 jar marinara sauce I like Rao's brand
- 1-2 cups shredded mozarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook chicken pieces according to package instructions in either the oven or the air fryer. Tip: If using the oven, convection mode will achieve extra crispy pieces.
- When chicken is fully cooked, remove from oven and top each piece with about 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, followed by a couple spoonfuls of marinara. Depending on the size of your chicken pieces, this could be anywhere from 2-4 tablespoons.
- Top with an additional 2 tablespoons cheese, or more if desired.
- Return pan to oven for 1-2 minutes, just until sauce is heated through and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Check your grocer for breaded chicken breasts. My two favorites are brands I purchase in the frozen foods aisle of Costco. We like both the Tyson Panko Breaded Chicken Tenderloins and also the Just Bare brand Chicken Filets.
- Nutrition notes: this recipe was calculated with the use of non-breaded chicken breasts, as frozen breaded chicken breasts were not available for selection in our nutrition calculation software. If you are looking to calculate your calories, be aware that your totals will be different depending on your brand of choice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
1179mg
(49%)
Potassium
1156mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
976IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1156mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 976IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.