Description
A delightful dish featuring crunchy breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese, perfect for cozy dinners.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- Pasta or side salad (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Top each piece with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Make sure to press the breadcrumbs well onto the chicken for better adherence. Use fresh marinara for superior flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg