Description
This Best Chicken Parm is the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy, golden-breaded chicken breasts smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests, this dish is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare. In under an hour, you can create an impressive meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether served over a bed of pasta or alongside a fresh salad, this classic chicken parmesan recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- Olive oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to the baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg