Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-seasoned)
– 1 cup marinara sauce
– 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
– Olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
Making Chicken Parmesan is straightforward when you follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1 inch.
2. Set Up Dredging Station: In one shallow dish, place flour mixed with salt and pepper. In a second dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
3. Dredge the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure it sticks.
4. Fry the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. Assemble the Dish: In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the cooked chicken breasts on top of the sauce. Spoon additional marinara sauce over each piece of chicken.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of each chicken breast, followed by a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
8. Garnish: Remove from the oven and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Following these steps ensures that each Chicken Parmesan will be perfectly cooked and beautifully presented.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 45g