Description
Achieve crispy, cheesy perfection with this simplified one-pan Italian-American dish. Golden-baked chicken breasts, fresh breadcrumbs, tangy marinara, and melted Parmesan all come together in 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 lb total)
1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crisp)
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese (vegetarian option available)
3 tbsp olive oil (any neutral oil works)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels
In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning and garlic powder
Brush chicken with olive oil and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture
Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer
Bake for 20 minutes
Spoon 1/4 cup marinara sauce over each chicken breast
Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top
Bake 5-7 minutes until cheese melts
Broil for 1-2 minutes for golden color
Transfer to a platter and let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness
Press coating firmly onto chicken to minimize shedding
Arrange chicken on middle oven rack for even browning
Let rest 5 minutes for juicier results
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure crispy texture
No meat alternatives needed – recipe is naturally halal-compliant
For non-alcoholic version, confirm marinara uses no alcohol-derived ingredients
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg