Description
Perfect for family dinners, Italian nights, or easy comfort meals—this crispy Parmesan chicken is flavorful and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Beat eggs in one bowl; mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasoning in another.
- Dip chicken in eggs, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Pan-fry chicken in olive oil until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a baking dish; top with marinara and mozzarella.
- Bake at 400°F until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Use panko for extra crunch.
- Prep ahead and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Swap in provolone or Italian cheese blend for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried and Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 160mg