This easy baked chicken parmesan recipe is a crowd-pleasing dinner option. The chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden and crispy. Then, they’re topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for the perfect finishing touch. Serve this delicious dish with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
A simple and delicious recipe for baked chicken parmesan.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, then coat both sides with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Serve the baked chicken parmesan with pasta or a side salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 40gFat: 18gFiber: 2g
