Chicken Parmesan Bake

Name: Chicken Parmesan Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (halved horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets); 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs (large, beaten); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoon olive oil (for salad dressing); 1.5 cup marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 ounce spaghetti (uncooked); 4 cup mixed greens; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Crispy chicken breasts are baked in a rich marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, served with spaghetti and a fresh green salad.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $4.50/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (halved horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets)
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs (large, beaten)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoon olive oil (for salad dressing)
1.5 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounce spaghetti (uncooked)
4 cup mixed greens
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it.
Set up a dredging station: Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, 2 large eggs in another shallow dish, and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a third dish.
Dredge each of the 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets first in flour, shaking off excess, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the breaded chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown (it won't be cooked through).
Pour 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place the seared chicken cutlets over the sauce. Top each piece of chicken with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly. While the chicken bakes, cook 8 ounces spaghetti according to package directions.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Toss with 4 cups mixed greens to make a simple salad.
Serve the Chicken Parmesan Bake immediately with spaghetti and a green salad.

Notes

You can add a slice of garlic bread to complete this classic meal. Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 740
Protein: 60.5 g
Carbohydrates: 65.3 g
Fat: 29.5 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Sodium: 1250 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Sugar: 7.5 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg