Description
A comforting classic featuring breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to about a half-inch thickness.
- Set up a dredging station with seasoned flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs mixed with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, egg wash, and then the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the breaded chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the cooked chicken in a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and begins to brown.
- Serve hot, garnished with more fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lighter version, use less cheese or substitute whole-grain breadcrumbs. Pair with salads or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmigiana, Italian chicken, family recipe, comfort food