Incredible 20-Minute Baked Chicken Parmesan You’ll Crave
If you’re craving a quick yet satisfying meal, look no further than this Incredible 20-Minute Baked Chicken Parmesan. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy breadcrumb mixture and topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights or family gatherings, combining ease and flavor that will delight both kids and adults. With straightforward ingredients that are easy to find, you can whip up this dish in no time—making it a staple in your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the chicken for about three minutes on each side.
- Place browned chicken in a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg