Description
This Amazing 40-Minute chicken parmesan recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless
skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts down to about 1/2-inch thickness for a juicy texture.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and Panko breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese and seasonings.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with Panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and spread marinara sauce on each breast, then top with mozzarella slices and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious chicken parmesan!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or spices to make this dish uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, easy chicken recipe, baked chicken, Italian food, weeknight dinner