Description
Savor the delightful taste of 30-minute Chicken Parmesan, a quick and easy Italian classic that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This recipe features crispy chicken cutlets topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, ready in just half an hour. Whether served over spaghetti or enjoyed on its own, this dish promises to please the entire family with its comforting flavors. With minimal preparation and cook time, you’ll have a satisfying meal that brings the essence of Italy right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken breasts to even thickness between plastic wrap and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set up a breading station: one dish with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour marinara sauce over chicken and sprinkle mozzarella on top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg