Sandra's Chicken Parmigiana

Bring the comfort of classic Italian-American cuisine to your table with Sandra's Chicken Parmigiana, a divine combination of crispy breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are pounded thin, coated in a flavorful mixture of Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, and pan-fried to golden perfection before baking under a blanket of marinara and melty cheese. Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve it with your favorite pasta or a crisp green salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Indulge in this baked chicken parmigiana recipe that’s as comforting as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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
• 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 cups Marinara sauce
• 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together in a second shallow bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in a third shallow bowl.

Step 5

Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked chicken cutlets to a baking dish in a single layer.

Step 8

Spoon marinara sauce evenly over the chicken cutlets, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve hot with your favorite pasta or a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1872.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3713.2

Total Fat 157.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 1126.7mg	0%
Sodium 6658.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 236.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 322.2g	0%

Vitamin D 102.0IU	0%
Calcium 2010.6mg	0%
Iron 21.3mg	0%
Potassium 2374.1mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 35.3%

Carbs: 25.9%