Description
A light and crispy take on the classic chicken parmesan, perfect for weeknight dinners and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spray a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mix and coat it well.
- Place the coated breasts on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Spray the tops of the chicken with olive oil spray.
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon the marinara sauce over each breast.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Return the sheet to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving so it stays juicy.
Notes
To enhance flavor, try adding finely chopped herbs or using whole grain breadcrumbs for added fiber. This dish is also suitable for meal prep.
- 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
Keywords: chicken parmesan, healthy, baked chicken, Italian recipe, comfort food