Description
Perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or gatherings this chicken Parmesan bake is cheesy, crispy, and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish.
- Slice chicken breasts into cutlets. Set up bowls with egg and breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Dip chicken into egg, then breadcrumbs. Place in baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Bake 10–12 minutes more. Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a wire rack for crispier chicken.
- Add a ricotta layer for extra richness.
- Use provolone for a deeper cheese flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg