Description
A classic Italian dish featuring breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Place the fried chicken in a baking dish.
- Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or a side salad.
- You can use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs to the breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Italian Chicken, Breaded Chicken