Baked Chicken Parmesan
Serves: 4
Prep + Cook Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 453 (with my marinara sauce)
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts (approx. 1lb.)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella (or 4 slices fresh mozzarella)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425F. Spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
If making your own sauce (recommended), prep ingredients, combine and set to simmer.*
While the sauce is simmering, prepare the chicken.
Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 fillets total. Pound to even thickness if desired.
In a shallow bowl or on a large plate, combine the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt & pepper. In a small bowl (large enough to accommodate a chicken breast), whisk the egg.
Dip each chicken fillet into the egg mixture then into the bread crumb mixture, coating both sides well. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes then flip onto the other side and top each chicken with 3-4 tablespoons of marinara sauce and a generous handful of mozzarella cheese (or 1 fresh slice).
Return to the oven and bake an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
*If using jarred sauce, please adjust calories accordingly