Description
A delightful and healthier take on the classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring crispy chicken, marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over each breast.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, or paprika into the breadcrumb mixture.
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: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg