Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
714 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by preparing boneless skinless chicken breasts, lightly coated with vegetable oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. They are then dredged in a blend of breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning to create a flavorful, crisp crust. The coated chicken is baked at 350°F until fully cooked.
Meanwhile, marinara sauce is warmed on the stove with garlic, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil to build a fragrant, herbaceous base. Once the chicken is cooked, it is topped with the marinara and sliced mozzarella cheese and returned to the oven under the broiler to brown the cheese, resulting in a melty, slightly crisp topping.
Chicken Parmesan is served hot over cooked spaghetti noodles, garnished with cracked black pepper and additional fresh basil, balancing the rich and savory dish with fresh herbs. The notes suggest slicing larger chicken breasts into manageable fillets and pounding them for even cooking and a consistent thickness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast small-medium, boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ⅔ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs or plain breadcrumbs mixed with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup basil plus more for topping, finely chopped fresh
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a large baking pan.
- Brush chicken on both sides with oil, then season with salt and pepper on both sides. Stir together breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow dish and toss chicken in the breadcrumb mixture to coat on both sides. Arrange chicken on prepared baking dish.
- Bake chicken for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. While chicken is cooking, combine marinara sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, and basil in a medium sauce pan and stir over medium heat until hot throughout.
- When chicken is cooked through, remove from oven and switch oven to broil. Top each chicken breasts with about 1/2 cup of marinara sauce and one slice of mozzarella cheese. Return to oven for 3-4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and starts to brown (keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn).
- Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles and top with cracked black pepper and fresh basil (optional).
- ** For extra crispy breading, spritz the chicken/breading with cooking spray a couple of times throughout baking or bake it on parchment paper and turn over once halfway through baking.
Notes
- If only large chicken breasts are available, slice each in half lengthwise and pound to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 714 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 714kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 68g | 136% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1313mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1445mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 852IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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