Description
Crispy Chicken Parmesan is a beloved Italian-American dish that features tender, breaded chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey, melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe promises a delightful combination of flavors and textures with every bite. Experience the joy of creating delicious memories as you serve this satisfying meal, sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in three shallow bowls.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the fried chicken into the prepared baking dish, top with crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg