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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

A simple baked chicken parmesan recipe with crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Topping
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and oregano.
  3. Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Place chicken in the baking dish. Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.

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