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How to make chicken parmesan quickly and easily
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Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Love Chicken Parm but don't love the labor usually involved? Then this one's for you! Super simple yet soooo tasty, this healthy baked chicken parmesan recipe is a keeper!

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Chicken Parmesan
Servings: 6
Calories: 368 kcal
Author: Kiran Dodeja Smith
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or tenders
  • 2 cups jarred marinara sauce
  • 1 TBSP dried basil
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat or gluten free breadcrumbs
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Coat the bottom of a 9 x 13” baking dish with olive oil and top arrange chicken on the base of the dish. Pour marinara over top of the chicken; next, sprinkle basil on top of the marinara. Top with 1 cup of the mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Spread breadcrumbs on top of the Parmesan, and then add the remainder of the mozzarella followed by the remainder of the Parmesan.
  3. Bake for 30-45 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chicken. Chicken should be 160 degrees F when done, and breadcrumbs will be golden.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 368 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 133mg44%
Sodium 965mg42%
Potassium 877mg25%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 45g90%
Vitamin A 725IU15%
Vitamin C 7.5mg9%
Calcium 307mg31%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.