Quick Baked Chicken Parmesan

Quick Baked Chicken Parmesan

This baked chicken Parmesan is a lighter version of the traditional chicken Parmesan as I skip the pan-frying in oil and instead bake breaded chicken breasts in the oven, then top with sauce and cheese. My family’s not big on lots of sauce and cheese, so I just use a little to flavor the dish. Feel free to add more if you like, but it’s excellent as-is. Serve chicken over pasta with additional sauce.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • canola oil cooking spray
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
Whisk water and egg together in a bowl until smooth. Combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic powder in a separate bowl.

Step 3
Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture, allowing excess egg to drip back into bowl. Coat each chicken breast in bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess.

Step 4
Repeat dipping each coated chicken breast in egg mixture and the bread crumb mixture for a double-coating and place in the prepared baking dish. Spray breaded chicken breasts with cooking spray.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 6
Pour spaghetti sauce over each chicken breast and top each with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Step 7
Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 8
Serve over pasta.

Tips

If you start to run out of the egg mixture, add a little more water.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395
Calories
12g
Fat
33g
Carbs
37g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 395
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat5g 24%
Cholesterol116mg 39%
Sodium803mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars10g
Protein37g
Vitamin C2mg 12%
Calcium307mg 24%
Iron4mg 19%
Potassium576mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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