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Best Baked Chicken Parmesan
This Chicken Parm is a family favorite. The chicken is breaded and done in the oven instead of fried, which means it's a bit better for you too. Serve with marinara sauce and a heaping bowl of vegetables on the side.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 302 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, homemade (see Notes) or store-bought
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to pass at the table
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
- 1 1/3 cups Marinara sauce on the side for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Clean and dry chicken breasts.
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In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, salt, and Parmesan cheese.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and egg.
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Dip each chicken breast in the egg/butter mixture and then in the breadcrumbs, covering both sides evenly. Set on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake until the exterior is brown and the inside cooked through, about 35 minutes. The time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.
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Serve with marinara sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese on the side.
Recipe Notes
Seasoned Breadcrumbs: In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, a few grinds black pepper.