Simple Italian Chicken Parmigiana: A Delicious, Easy Recipe!
A quick and easy recipe for a classic Italian dish featuring breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about ½ inch) and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, dip into the eggs, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place cooked chicken breasts in a baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and serve hot, ideally with pasta or a side salad.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- Feel free to add spices like garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 155mg