Description
A classic Italian-American dish featuring breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place chicken in a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for better texture.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Pair with pasta or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg