Chicken Parmesan: Discover the Secret to Perfection!
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Place the fried chicken in a baking dish, top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with pasta or a side salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Use homemade marinara sauce for a fresher taste.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg