Easy & Cheesy Chicken Parm
Easy & Cheesy Chicken Parm is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With its delightful aroma and inviting presentation, this Easy & Cheesy Chicken Parm will have everyone craving seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine minced garlic and marinara sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Place cooked chicken in the baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then top with mozzarella and sprinkle parmesan on top.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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