Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally, then season with salt and pepper.
- Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.
- Dredge chicken slices in breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange chicken slices on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute regular chicken with ground chicken for a different texture.
- Use fresh Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg