Easy and Delicious Chicken Parmigiana
Looking for a comforting yet effortless Italian-inspired dish? This Easy and Delicious Chicken Parmigiana is a crowd-pleasing classic that combines crispy, golden-breaded chicken breasts with a rich marinara sauce and gooey, melted mozzarella. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples like breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and olive oil, you can create a restaurant-worthy dinner right from your kitchen. Perfectly baked in the oven for fuss-free cooking, this recipe is ready in under 40 minutes and can be served solo or paired with spaghetti for a hearty, satisfying meal. Garnish with fresh basil for a touch of elegance and enjoy a flavorful dish the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1.5 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 8 ounces Spaghetti, cooked (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pound them with a meat mallet to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the egg, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve hot. Optionally, pair with cooked spaghetti and additional marinara sauce for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.5 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 786 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 6282 mg | 273% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.2 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 196.8 g | 394% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1443 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% | |
*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.
