Enjoy a tasty and hassle-free meal with this Quick Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mixture, then baked to perfection. Topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, this dish is sure to be a family favorite. Serve it with pasta or a salad for a complete meal that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon marinara sauce evenly over each breast.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, before serving.
