Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is key to making the best Baked Chicken Parmesan. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned work great)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thick.
- Set up breading station: whisk eggs in one bowl and mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in another.
- Dip chicken in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Add marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken, then bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in Italian dressing for a few hours before breading.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg