This easy baked chicken parmesan recipe is a crowd-pleasing dinner option. The chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden and crispy. Then, they’re topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for the perfect finishing touch. Serve this delicious dish with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
A simple and delicious recipe for baked chicken parmesan.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- basil fresh for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, then coat both sides with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Serve the baked chicken parmesan with pasta or a side salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 40gFat: 18gFiber: 2g
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Easy, yes. But why would anyone use butter and not just olive oil? Seems unhealthy.
I thought Chicken Parm was supposed to be fried? Why bake? Odd.
Baking makes it healthier! Plus, it’s so easy to clean up. Love this recipe!
But is it really Chicken Parm if you don’t fry it? Seems off to me. Just sayin’.
I mean, it’s okay but wasn’t anything special. The chicken was a bit dry.
I don’t like parmesan, is there a way to substitute it? Or can you just leave it off?
You could try using nutritional yeast or another cheese like mozzarella if you don’t want parmesan! It should still taste good!
Just leave it off. It’s not the end of the world. You’ll still have chicken and sauce!
Yesss this is sooo good! Can’t wait to heat the leftovers!
Glad you liked it, but isn’t it just too cheesy? I prefer mine less saucy, more plain.
I know, right?! The leftovers are the best part! I always eat them for breakfast lol!
This recipe is a game changer! Sooo easy and delicious. 5 stars!
This was super easy and tasted amazing! My family loved it. Definitely making it again!
I didn’t have fresh basil, used dried and it still tasted good. 🍗👍
Really simple to make but the chicken came out dry for me. 😅
Idk who invented chicken parm, but they deserve a medal. Easy peasy recipe!
Better than any restaurant! I paired it with spaghetti and it was a hit! 🥳
Yummmm! The cheese is everything. I would suggest using more marinara sauce though.
I dunno, I think it has enough sauce. Too much can make it soggy, right? Just a thought.
Totally agree! More marinara would make it saucier and yummier. I always drown mine in sauce! 😋
Why use butter? Ain’t olive oil healthier? 🤷♂️
Olive oil is definitely healthier, but butter adds a rich flavor! Can’t go wrong with either in moderation. 😊
Butter makes it taste way better! Like, idk if olive oil can do that haha. 🤷♀️
I don’t know if I did something wrong but the chicken turned out kinda dry. I followed the recipe exactly.
I didn’t have parmesan so I used cheddar instead. It still turned out good! 😂
Made this for dinner last night, everyone cleaned their plates. Will make again!
Yum!! This made my kitchen smell amazing! I added some spices too, like cayenne. 🔥
Nice recipe! I served it with spaghetti and it was a hit at my dinner party. 🎉
I thought it was okay, but my kids didn’t like the marinara. Should have tried something else.
Why does the cooking time say 20 minutes? Mine took longer! What’s up with that?
Sometimes ovens can be off! I had the same issue before. You might want to check if yours runs cool or something. Cooking times can vary a lot.
Yum! I added some oregano too. My family loved it!
That’s awesome! Oregano is a great touch! What kind of pasta did you serve it with?
I dunno, I think Parmesan by itself is good enough. Adding oregano seems like too much.
Pretty simple and came out delicious
This was not it! I burned it. Followed the directions exactly.
This is just chicken with sauce and cheese! I’m not sure why people rave about it. -_-
This was so easy and delicious! My family loved it! Definitely a keeper!
Perfect for busy weeknights! Quick and so tasty! 👍