Simple and Delicious Italian Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Simple and Delicious Italian Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 16, 2024

This Easy Italian Chicken Parmesan recipe is a classic favorite that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mixture, then topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that will become a go-to in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, coating evenly on both sides.
  4. Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the oven and top each breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
  8. Enjoy your Easy Italian Chicken Parmesan with a side of pasta or salad!

Interesting Facts

  • Chicken Parmesan is actually an Italian-American dish, not traditionally from Italy.
  • The original name for Chicken Parmesan is Chicken Parmigiana, derived from the Italian word "Parmigiana" meaning "from Parma".