Description
A delicious and healthier twist on an Italian classic, Baked Chicken Parmesan is simple to prepare and perfect for any family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and spoon marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with pasta or a salad.
Notes
For extra crispiness, spray the chicken with cooking spray before baking. Use fresh herbs for added flavor, and feel free to substitute different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg