Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan offers a healthier, oven-baked version of the traditional Italian-American favorite. Crispy breaded chicken breasts are baked to perfection, topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Toppings
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Breading and Seasonings
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Bread the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture combined with grated Parmesan and seasonings.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the breaded chicken breasts evenly in a greased baking dish to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Initial Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to crisp the breading and cook the chicken through.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Remove the baking dish and spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Final Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra browning and a golden top, broil the chicken for an additional 2–3 minutes after baking.
- Serve alongside pasta or roasted vegetables to complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
