Description
A classic homemade chicken parmesan with juicy chicken, savory marinara, and melted cheeses, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Spaghetti or zucchini noodles for serving
- Caesar salad for serving
- Cheesy pull-apart bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each chicken breast in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve over spaghetti or zucchini noodles with a side of Caesar salad and cheesy pull-apart bread.
Notes
Marinate chicken in Italian dressing for extra flavor and use fresh herbs for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg