Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Juicy baked chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs and melted mozzarella cheese. This simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Ready in under 70 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 387.6 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Chicken Parmesan

  • 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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How to Make Baked Chicken Parmesan

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, combine 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  3. In another shallow dish, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
  4. Dip each chicken breast (about 4, 6 ounces each) in the melted butter, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Dredge the buttered chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Place the breaded chicken breasts in a baking dish.
  7. Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  8. Top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese during the last 5-10 minutes of baking.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

69g

Carbs

5g

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