Description
Looking for the best comfort food ideas that are still easy and healthy? This quick and simple recipe delivers crispy oven baked chicken topped with rich sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners weeknight meals or casual gatherings when you want the best homemade classic without frying. This dish is easy to prepare satisfying and ideal for anyone wanting simple comfort food with less effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
- Mix breadcrumbs Parmesan salt pepper and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Beat eggs in a separate bowl then dip each chicken breast into eggs followed by breadcrumb mixture pressing firmly.
- Place coated chicken on rack drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Top with marinara and mozzarella then bake 5 to 8 minutes more until cheese melts. Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Pound chicken for even cooking.
- Use a rack for crispier results.
- Reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg