Chicken Parmesan

Prep:15minCook:40min

Here’s a classic Italian dish that’s guaranteed to impress dinner guests or the family. The extra sauce is perfect to spoon over pasta. Serve with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some garlic bread on the side and your guests will wonder what restaurant they just walked into.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:51:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1020.2 kcal (51%)

Total Fat33.4 g (48%)

Carbs95.6 g (37%)

Sugars13.7 g (15%)

Protein87 g (174%)

Sodium1462.6 mg (73%)

Fiber6.2 g (22%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

⅔ cupItalian-seasoned bread crumbs

4boneless skinless chicken breasts

5 ½ cupsshredded Italian cheese blend

3 cupstomato sauce

1 x 1 poundspaghetti

package

grated parmesan cheese

for serving, optional

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

2. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish and add the chicken to coat. Place the coated chicken in a 9-by-9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the Italian cheese over the top. Pour the tomato sauce over the coated chicken.

Step 3

3. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 4

4. While the chicken bakes, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.

Step 5

5. Serve the pasta with the excess sauce from the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken and pasta with Parmesan cheese, if using.