Chicken Parmesan (20-Minute Version) for Quick Dinner Success
A quick and easy Chicken Parmesan recipe that can be prepared in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with pasta or a side salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve with a side of spaghetti for a complete meal.
- Can substitute chicken with eggplant for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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