Baked Chicken Parmesan: Easy, Cheesy Comfort Food Delight
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a deliciously cheesy dish that combines crispy chicken, savory marinara, and gooey cheese for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Can be served with pasta or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg