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Baked Chicken Parmesan

A deliciously healthy take on an Italian classic, featuring tender chicken cutlets, marinara sauce, and melted cheese with a crispy breadcrumb coating.
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Temps de préparation 20 minutes
Temps de cuisson 30 minutes
Temps total 50 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Type de plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken cutlets Slice chicken breasts thinly if cutlets are unavailable.
  • 1 cup marinara sauce Use store-bought or homemade for best flavor.
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Mix with Parmesan for a blend of flavors.
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated Adds a savory kick.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs can be used for a crunchier texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Enhances flavor with Italian herbs.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Crucial for flavor development.
  • for drizzling Olive oil Helps crisp the breadcrumbs and keeps chicken moist.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Dredge each cutlet in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Place the breaded cutlets on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and spoon marinara sauce over each cutlet.
  3. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
  4. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve with spaghetti if desired.

Nutrition

Portion: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtéines: 35gFat: 20gLipides saturés: 8gSodium: 600mgFibre: 2gSucre: 5g

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for about 2 months. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.

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