Chicken Parmesan: The Best Easy Recipe for Homemade Comfort Food
Enjoy this easy-to-make chicken parmesan recipe that brings the flavors of classic Italian comfort food to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare three plates: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in Italian seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with spaghetti for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Comfort Food, Italian Recipe