Baked Chicken Parmesan: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Favorite
Baked Chicken Parmesan is a delicious and juicy twist on a classic Italian dish that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken in a baking dish.
- Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or a fresh side salad.
- You can substitute the chicken with eggplant for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg