Debbie's Chicken Parmesan

Debbie's Chicken Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food classic, combining crispy, golden-breaded chicken breasts with tangy marinara sauce and a blanket of gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfectly seasoned with Italian-style breadcrumbs and a touch of Parmesan, this dish is baked to perfection in just 30 minutes, making it an inviting, family-friendly weeknight dinner or a showstopping weekend meal. The recipe features a simple yet flavorful breading technique, an easy skillet-to-oven transition, and optional garnishes like fresh basil for a pop of color and freshness. Serve this irresistible chicken parmesan over a bed of tender spaghetti, and you've got a timeless Italian-American favorite on your table in under an hour.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Marinara sauce
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 pieces Fresh basil leaves (optional)
• 4 cups Cooked spaghetti or other pasta (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound gently with a meat mallet until about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 3

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Set up a breading station: Place the flour in a shallow dish, beat the eggs and milk together in another shallow dish, and combine the breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in a third dish.

Step 5

Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish each chicken breast with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2715.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4817.5

Total Fat 151.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 1094.3mg	0%
Sodium 5818.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 489.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 353.4g	0%

Vitamin D 102.0IU	0%
Calcium 1627.4mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 2799.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 29.9%

Carbs: 41.4%