Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
A lightened-up version of the classic Chicken Parmesan, this easy baked dish features crispy chicken and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture until coated.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and top each breast with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, season the breadcrumb mixture well. Check chicken with a meat thermometer for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg