Incredible 20-Minute Baked Chicken Parmesan You’ll Crave Recipe
This Incredible 20-Minute Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic Italian-American favorite. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful parmesan breadcrumb crust, lightly pan-fried, then baked with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for a deliciously cheesy finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you crave comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
Sauce and Topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken once prepared.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will provide the flavorful crust for the chicken.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture to ensure an even and crispy coating.
- Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the coated chicken breasts in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. This step adds flavor and texture before baking.
- Assemble for Baking: Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each piece, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- You can prepare this dish ahead of time up to the browning step, then refrigerate and bake when ready.
- Serve with spaghetti, garlic bread, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Ensure chicken breasts are uniform in size for even cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
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