Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan is a crispy, cheesy oven-baked dinner topped with marinara and mozzarella—perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 615kcal
Equipment
- Cooking spray
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 cup parmesan grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 4 chicken breast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together until combined.
- One chicken breast at a time, coat both sides of the chicken in the egg, then transfer to the bread crumb mixture. Dredge the chicken in the mixture to ensure both sides are fully coated, then set aside on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts, placing them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Spray the coated chicken breasts with cooking spray, then bake them in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven. Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella. Return to the oven for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
Tips for Success
- Pound thicker chicken breasts slightly for more even cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Keep an eye on the chicken during the second bake to avoid overcooking.
- Top with fresh basil or Italian seasoning for added flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 266mg | Sodium: 2145mg | Potassium: 1210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 535mg | Iron: 4mg
