Incredible 20-Minute Baked Chicken Parmesan You’ll Crave
If you’re in search of a quick yet delicious dinner that will wow your family or friends, look no further than this Incredible 20-Minute Baked Chicken Parmesan You’ll Crave. This easy-to-make dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, smothered in rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this meal combines simplicity with exceptional flavor, allowing you to serve a comforting classic without spending hours in the kitchen. With only 20 minutes needed for baking, you can have a satisfying dinner ready to enjoy in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown each piece of chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Place browned chicken in a baking dish and top with marinara sauce followed by mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg