legendleejieun
Culinary Explorer
Looking for a cozy and delicious meal that's easy to whip up? Let me introduce you to my go-to comfort dish: Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan! It's a timeless classic that never fails to satisfy, with tender chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs, smothered in marinara sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Trust me, one bite and you'll be hooked!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Cooked pasta, for serving
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down firmly to coat both sides evenly.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve with cooked pasta on the side.
- Enjoy your comforting and cheesy baked chicken Parmesan!