Description
A classic Italian comfort food featuring crispy chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl until blended.
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in another shallow bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Place the fried chicken in a baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can make the chicken up to the frying step and refrigerate before baking. Try air frying for a healthier twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg