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Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

This is an easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe.  It is made with tenderized and breaded chicken breasts, baked and smothered in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. This easy chicken parmesan recipe, baked is a lighter and healthier version of the traditional Chicken Parmesan. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 238kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless, (plan on about 6 ounces of raw chicken breast per person.)
  • cups Marinara Sauce your favorite kind
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese  shredded
  • cup Parmesan Cheese shredded or grated

Egg Wash

  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 Tablespoon Water

Breadcrumb Mixture

  • cups Breadcrumbs panko, homemade, or even crushed crackers
  • cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Preparing the Chicken

  • Start by trimming off any fat or tendons from your chicken breasts.  Lay your chicken breast in a Ziplock bag or between two sheets of plastic wrap.  Using a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or the bottom of a mason jar, give the chicken a few good whacks on the thickest part of the chicken breast.
  • Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a large baking sheet.

How to Make Egg Wash For Chicken Parmesan

  • In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork and add a tablespoon of water.

How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

  • On a plate, add the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 6 Tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.  Mix
  • Dip the raw chicken breast into the egg mixture, roll in the breadcrumb mixture (make sure all areas on the chicken breast are covered) and lay on parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken registers 165 degrees on a digital thermometer.
  • Remove from the oven and add a thick layer of mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over the top. Broil for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. 
  • Take the baked chicken out of the oven and garnish with minced parsley or basil before serving. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 2mg