Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
- 3 cups Marinara Sauce
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts using paper towels. Season them lightly with salt and pepper if desired.

3. Set up a dredging station: Place flour in one shallow dish, whisk the breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese in another. In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs with a pinch of salt.

4. Dredge the chicken: First, coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, ensuring complete coverage. Finally, coat with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

5. Sear the chicken: Heat the avocado and vegetable oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts, searing until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a baking dish.

6. Assemble the dish: Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, covering it generously. Place slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.

7. Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.

8. Add final touches: Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh basil over the chicken before serving. Drizzle with olive oil for extra flavor and presentation.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken Parmesan, Baked Chicken, Italian Dinner, Oven Recipe, Cheesy Chicken, Marinara Sauce, Basil Chicken, Easy Dinner, Gourmet Chicken, Mozzarella

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approx. 2,080 calories for the entire dish

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