Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Parmesan Bake that combines tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, topped with marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Parmesan Bake:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Assembly:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken: Rub each chicken breast with olive oil, then coat both sides with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Assemble: Place the coated chicken breasts in the baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, consider pan-searing the breaded chicken before baking.
- Serve with spaghetti, garlic bread, or a green salad.
- To save time, use thin-sliced chicken cutlets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
