Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe ππ§
Overview:
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this mouthwatering Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe! This delectable dish combines tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a crispy coating, savory tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese, resulting in a culinary masterpiece that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Name: Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, < 60 Mins, Oven
- Servings: 4
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 1/2 cup | Flour |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 3/4 cup | Parmesan cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 2 | Garlic cloves (minced) |
| 2 tsp | Dried basil |
| 2 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Black pepper |
| 1/4 cup | Tomato sauce |
| 3/4 cup | Shredded mozzarella cheese |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 600.5
- Fat: 27.1g
- Saturated Fat: 13.1g
- Cholesterol: 233.2mg
- Sodium: 1527.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 37.9g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 3.9g
- Protein: 49.3g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Place them between plastic wrap and pound them lightly to flatten slightly.
- Dust each chicken breast lightly with flour.
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Coating:
- In a shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- In another shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast first into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
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Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and brush with vegetable oil.
- Arrange the breaded chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
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Creamy Sauce:
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the creamy sauce.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly but not browned.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
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Assembly:
- Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven.
- Spread a generous spoonful of the creamy sauce over each piece of chicken.
- Drizzle tomato sauce over the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
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Final Baking:
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy the irresistible flavors of this Baked Chicken Parmesan!
Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or chopped fresh basil on top before serving.
- Serve with your favorite pasta or a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by using different types of cheese or adding your favorite herbs and spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
- If you’re short on time, you can use store-bought marinara sauce instead of making your own tomato sauce.
