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Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan Bake: Your New Weeknight Favorite

This quick and easy chicken parmesan bake delivers all the cheesy, crispy goodness of traditional chicken parmesan in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even beginner cooks can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Pour marinara sauce into the baking dish or skillet. Arrange the browned chicken breasts in a single layer over the sauce.
  6. Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.

Notes

Pound chicken for even cooking, don't overcrowd skillet when browning, use high-quality marinara sauce and freshly grated parmesan for best flavor, for extra crispiness place under broiler for last 2-3 minutes.