Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Name: Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients: canola oil cooking spray; 0.5 cup water; 1 egg, beaten; 1.5 cups bread crumbs; 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2 cups spaghetti sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

This baked chicken Parmesan offers a healthier twist on the traditional recipe by baking the breaded chicken instead of frying. This method reduces the amount of oil and makes it a lighter option. I use just enough sauce and cheese to enhance the flavor without overpowering the dish. Feel free to customize the amount of sauce and cheese to your liking. It's delicious served over pasta with extra sauce.

Total time1 hr 15 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time55 mins
Yield6

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a bowl, whisk together water and egg until well combined. In another bowl, mix bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic powder.
Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, letting any extra egg drip off. Then, coat the chicken breast thoroughly in the bread crumb mixture, shaking off the excess.
For a crispier coating, dip each breaded chicken breast again in the egg mixture and then the bread crumb mixture. Place the double-coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is almost cooked through.
Evenly pour spaghetti sauce over each chicken breast, then top with mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Continue baking until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes more. A meat thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 395 kcal
Fat Content: 12 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 10 g
Sodium Content: 803 mg
Protein Content: 37 g
Cholesterol Content: 116 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g