Baked Chicken Parmesan
Easy baked chicken Parmesan is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner with a crisp Parmesan breadcrumb coating, rich marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Use Italian-seasoned for extra flavor.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper
- Olive oil olive oil To coat the chicken.
Toppings
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves fresh basil leaves For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your oven so it reaches the correct temperature before the chicken goes in.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, spoon marinara sauce on top of each chicken breast, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Serve with pasta tossed in marinara sauce or a crisp green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.