Chicken Parmigiana Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥘 Yield: 4 servings
🍽️ Category: Chicken Breast
🔑 Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, European, < 60 Mins, Oven
🌟 Rating: 5 (13 reviews)
Description:
Indulge in the flavorful delight of Chicken Parmigiana with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Succulent chicken breasts coated in breadcrumbs, smothered in rich tomato sauce, and topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, baked to perfection. It’s a dish that promises to satisfy your cravings and leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup Ragu tomato sauce
- 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 441.1
- Fat: 22.9g
- Saturated Fat: 7.6g
- Cholesterol: 196.3mg
- Sodium: 1054.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.8g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 36.1g
Ingredients Notes:
- Chicken Breast: Ensure the chicken breast is boneless and skinless for best results.
- Ragu Tomato Sauce: You can use your favorite marinara sauce or homemade tomato sauce if preferred.
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F. |
| 2 | Dip chicken in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs thoroughly. |
| 3 | Heat oil in frying pan. Add coated chicken pieces and brown lightly on both sides. |
| 4 | Pour 1/3 of the sauce into an 8-inch square baking dish. |
| 5 | Layer chicken in the dish. |
| 6 | Pour remaining sauce evenly over chicken. |
| 7 | Spread mozzarella cheese over chicken and sauce layer. |
| 8 | Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. |
| 9 | Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. |
| 10 | Serve with noodles or your favorite side dish. |
Tips:
- To ensure the breadcrumbs stick well to the chicken, pat the chicken dry with paper towels before coating.
- For extra flavor, consider adding Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the breadcrumbs.
- To make this dish more wholesome, serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.