Baked Chicken Parmesan

This baked chicken parmesan is golden brown crispy chicken breasts smothered in marinara sauce and melted cheese. A lighter take on the classic chicken parmesan that tastes like something you'd get in a restaurant!

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 457kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1-1 1/4 lbs
1/4 cup butter melted
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup marinara sauce
4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
2 tablespoons chopped basil or chopped parsley
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
Place the butter in a medium bowl.
Place the Italian breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a large shallow bowl and mix well.
Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, then into the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
Place each chicken breast on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray.
Coat the top of each chicken breast with cooking spray and drizzle any remaining butter over the chicken.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven. Place a few spoonfuls of marinara sauce and a slice of cheese on top of each chicken breast.
Heat the broiler, then put the pan of chicken back in the oven. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted and browned.
Sprinkle with basil or parsley, then serve.

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