Description
A healthier baked alternative to classic fried chicken parmesan, featuring crispy chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, crack the eggs and beat them lightly. In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Take each chicken breast, dip it into the egg wash, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then add mozzarella cheese on top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
- Let the chicken rest before serving and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with crushed cornflakes or gluten-free panko. Boneless chicken thighs can also be used for added juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg