Description
Delivers crispy breaded chicken smothered in rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, creating a comforting dinner ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts ((about 1.5 lbs total))
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt ((plus more for seasoning))
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ((optional))
- fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness and set up flour, egg, and breadcrumb stations.
- Dredge chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then fry in oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Preheat oven to 400°F, spread sauce in a baking dish, arrange chicken, top with sauce and cheeses.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best texture. Can be frozen unbaked for up to 3 months.