Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Flatten chicken breasts and season with Italian seasoning.
- Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese and coat chicken pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown chicken on both sides.
- Layer marinara sauce in a casserole dish, place browned chicken on top, then cover with more marinara and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Serve with cooked pasta or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: High-protein, Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg