Description
A comforting dish featuring crispy chicken breasts coated in breadcrumbs and smothered in marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In one bowl, place the breadcrumbs. In another bowl, crack an egg and whisk it. Dip each chicken breast into the egg, then coat generously in breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it sit for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
To avoid a soggy coating, ensure the sauce is not overly watery. Broiling the cheese for the last two minutes creates a delightful caramelization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, parmesan, baked, Italian, comfort food, family recipe