Quick Easy Chicken Parmesan

Bring the flavors of Italy to your table in just 35 minutes with this Quick Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe! Perfectly crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts are coated with a Parmesan-infused breadcrumb crust, then topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted Mozzarella cheese. The secret to its speedy preparation lies in the simple yet effective breading process and an oven-safe skillet that transitions seamlessly from stovetop to oven. Finished with fresh basil for a burst of flavor, this dish pairs beautifully with spaghetti for a hearty, restaurant-quality meal that your family will love. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe is as quick and satisfying as it gets!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cups breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 pieces fresh basil leaves
• 8 ounces spaghetti (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 3

Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese combined.

Step 4

Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Press gently to ensure the coating sticks.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Step 6

Spoon marinara sauce over the top of each chicken breast and sprinkle shredded Mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Step 9

If desired, serve with cooked spaghetti tossed with marinara sauce for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1281.2 grams (1281.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2666

Total Fat 112.20g	144%
Saturated Fat 37.10g	186%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 796mg	265%
Sodium 6137mg	267%
Total Carbohydrate 211.60g	77%
Dietary Fiber 11.60g	41%
Total Sugars 16.10g
Protein 196.80g	394%

Vitamin D 86IU	428%
Calcium 1436mg	110%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 1289mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 29.8%

Carbs: 32.0%