Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Crispy baked chicken breasts coated in garlic-seasoned breadcrumbs, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. A meaty, cheesy baked delight ready in 45 minutes with no deep-frying required. Juicy chicken meets golden crust for comfort food perfection.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)
- Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Pat chicken breasts dry, then spread mayonnaise on both sides
- Dip mayo-coated chicken in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere
- Place coated chicken in baking dish and bake 25 minutes
- Remove dish, spoon marinara over chicken, and top with mozzarella
- Return to oven and bake 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C)
Notes
Chicken can be cooked without sauce/cheese for a simpler version
Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier sauce layer
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier results
Sealed leftovers keep in refrigerator 2-3 days
Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier sauce layer
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier results
Sealed leftovers keep in refrigerator 2-3 days