Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Name: Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups Italian bread crumbs; ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, pounded to ½-inch thick; 3 cups prepared marinara; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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Say 'goodbye' to those weeknight dinner boredom and 'hello' to this classic chicken parmigiana recipe. Imitate your favorite red sauce joint and bake this dish in under 30 minutes. Chicken breasts are coated in a mixture of seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for an extra-crispy coating and baked. Prepared marinara sauce saves time, and the chicken is smothered with the seasoned tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for an easy, kid-friendly weeknight dinner. Serve topped with shredded basil, and plenty of garlic bread to soak up the sauce!

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When compared to other cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in fat and sodium and higher in vitamins and minerals. It contains 19 out of 21 amino acids the body needs, and a one ounce serving provides as much as 30 percent of a person's RDA for calcium.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 1191 calories; 44g fat; 108.2g carbohydrates; 85g protein; 280mg cholesterol; 2490mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1191		Calories from Fat 397
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44g		68%
	Saturated Fat 13g	64%
	Trans Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1g
	Monounsaturated Fat 19.9g
Cholesterol 280mg		93%
Sodium 2490mg		104%
Total Carbohydrate 108.2g		36%
	Dietary Fiber 9g	36%
	Sugars 13.8g
Protein 85g

Vitamin A 43%		Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 42%		Iron 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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Steve Failows says:

quick and easy - just how I like it! this dish was delicious and great for the lunch the next day.

Sarah Miller says:

Mine turned out quite delicious! I followed the videos instructions more than the written ones (specifically how the chicken was coated) and cooked the chicken for a little longer than directed just in case. It came out quite tender and juicy! I also used spicy marinara (at my partner's behest) which added a nice accent to the dish. Overall it was fairly simple and worth a go!

Katie Hason says:

We made this recipe twice in one week! That's how good it is. Not only is it easy to make, but the ingredients are simple which I love! This is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time, but want something healthy.

Leah M says:

Solid recipe! It's very filling, and we used large chicken breasts so it easily fed our family of six. We did the double dredge / breading step twice, it was perfect! I always usually only do it once, so glad we repeated it for this recipe.

Melissa Hunter says:

This is really delicious for meal prep, but it's a little heavy for lunch. It's a great family meal that's hearty. I'd make this again for sure.