Chicken Parmesan Oamc
Bring Italian comfort food to your table with this easy, make-ahead Chicken Parmesan OAMC (Once A Month Cooking) recipe, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping! Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts are coated in a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust and quickly pan-fried to golden perfection before being smothered in rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Whether baked immediately or frozen for up to three months, this versatile dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. With minimal prep time and classic ingredients like garlic powder, fresh basil, and olive oil, this crowd-pleasing meal is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve with pasta, a crisp green salad, or garlic bread for the ultimate Italian dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper, and use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Set up a breading station: Place the flour in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and water. In a third shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shake off the excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the breaded chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a baking dish or foil containers if preparing for freezing.
Top each chicken breast with about 1/2 cup of marinara sauce and 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
If freezing: Allow the dish to cool completely. Cover tightly with foil and label with cooking instructions. Freeze for up to 3 months.
If baking immediately: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.5 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1092 mg | 364% | |
| Sodium | 6693 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 294.1 g | 588% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1488 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2114 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
